What will happen to trades and investments if PAN and Aadhaar are not linked?
As per the directives issued under the Exchange Circular No. NSE/ISC/56173, it is mandatory to link your PAN with your Aadhaar Card. In case of failure to link your PAN and Aadhaar card, restrictions can be imposed on buying and selling on exchanges and the freezing of your Demat Account at NSDL.
The restrictions have been in place since July 10th, 2023, and clients who have not linked their Aadhaar to their PAN will not be able to trade or invest in any segments after June 30, 2023, including existing open positions or holdings.
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