NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited) is a central securities depository in India that facilitates the holding and transfer of securities in electronic form. It serves as a secure and efficient platform for investors to hold and transact in various financial instruments such as shares, bonds, and government securities.

Account Maintenance Charges in a demat account are fees for keeping your securities safe in electronic form, varying by the type of account and the depository participant.

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) traces its origins in India to 1888, when Sunlight soap first entered the Kolkata market. The company expanded its product range in the following decades with brands like Lifebuoy, LUX, and Dalda.

At its core, a share represents a piece of ownership in a corporation. When an individual purchases company shares, they become a shareholder, entitling them to a portion of the company's earnings and assets.