{"id":345596,"date":"2026-11-13T09:08:28","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T03:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=345596"},"modified":"2026-11-13T09:08:28","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T03:38:28","slug":"demat-nomination-rules-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/demat-nomination-rules-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Demat Nomination Rules 2026: How to Add a Nominee, Opt Out and Protect Your Family’s Holdings"},"content":{"rendered":"

From 1 Sept 2026, new single-holder demat and mutual fund accounts need a nominee or an opt-out declaration. Only name and relationship are mandatory. Equal split is the default.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Demat nomination rules now make nomination the default for new single-holder demat and mutual fund accounts from 1 September 2026. The investor must either add a nominee or submit an opt-out declaration. Only the nominee’s name and relationship are mandatory, and shares are split equally unless you set percentages. Joint accounts remain optional, and existing accounts should still be updated.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Demat nomination rules matter most on the day nobody wants to think about, when a family has to claim the investments of a loved one. A nominee makes that process faster, and SEBI has now made nomination the default choice for new accounts.<\/p>\n

This guide explains what changed in 2026, how to add or change a nominee, how opting out works and what happens when there is no nominee at all.<\/p>\n

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