Transferring Within NSDL (NSDL → NSDL)
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- Published 24 Feb 2026

When This Applies:
Your old broker uses NSDL AND Kotak (which uses NSDL) – Both accounts are in the same depository.
Online Transfer via NSDL Speed-e (Fastest & Easiest) ⭐
NSDL Speed-e is an online system for transferring shares between NSDL accounts. It’s fast, secure, paperless, and completely digital.
Step 1: Register for NSDL Speed-e (One-Time Setup)
Visit NSDL e-Services:
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Go to: https://eservices.nsdl.com
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Look for: “Speed-e Registration” or “New User Registration”
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Select: “Password User'' (not Smart Card)
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Click: “Register”
Fill in Your Details:
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Your DP ID: (Your old broker’s DP ID, e.g., CDSL participant code if applicable, or NSDL if applicable)
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Your Client ID: 8-digit number
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Email Address: Your registered email with old broker
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Mobile Number: Your registered mobile with old broker
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Create Password: Your chosen Speed-e password (remember this)
What Happens Next:
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Download the filled registration form (PDF)
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Send this form to: speede@nsdl.co.in from your registered email address
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Your old broker’s DP will verify and approve within 1-2 working days
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You’ll receive an email with your Speed-e login credentials
Save Your Speed-e Login Credentials:
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User ID: (provided by NSDL)
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Password: (your created password)
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Keep these safe – you’ll use them to initiate transfers
Step 2: Log Into NSDL Speed-e
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Go to: https://eservices.nsdl.com
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Click: “Speed-e” or “Existing User Login”
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Enter: Your User ID and Password
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Complete OTP verification (sent to your registered mobile/email)
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You should now see your demat account dashboard
Step 3: Add Kotak as a Beneficiary (One-Time)
Before you can transfer shares to Kotak, you must pre-authorize Kotak’s account as a trusted beneficiary:
In Speed-e Dashboard:
- Go to: Inquiries → Add Beneficiary (NSDL)

2.Enter the following details:
- DP ID (of target): IN300214 (Kotak’s NSDL DP ID)
- Client ID (of target): Your 8-digit Kotak demat number
- Your PAN: (Should auto-fill; must match your source account)

3.Click: Submit
4.Verify with OTP:
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NSDL will send an OTP to your registered mobile/email
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Enter the OTP to confirm
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You should see a success message: “Beneficiary added successfully”
From now on, you can transfer to Kotak anytime without re-adding.
Step 4: Initiate the Share Transfer
In Speed-e Dashboard:
- Go to: Transactions → Submit Instruction → Delivery to Client

2.Fill in the transfer details:
Execution Date:
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Today’s date (if submitted before 6 PM on a working day)
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Or tomorrow/future date
Target Account Details:
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Counter BO ID: Select your Kotak account from the dropdown (you added it as a beneficiary)
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Or manually enter: Kotak’s DP ID (IN300214) + Your Client ID
Securities to Transfer:
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ISIN: Select the stock code (dropdown will show your holdings)
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Quantity: Number of shares to transfer
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Repeat for each stock you want to transfer
Reason for Transfer:
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Select: “Transfer to own account” or “Own Account Transfer”
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Leave “Consideration Amount” as 0 – no money involved

3.Click: Submit
Step 5: Confirm and Receive Confirmation Number
Review Screen:
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Double-check all details (stocks, quantities, target account)
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Verify ISIN codes are correct
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Ensure quantities don’t exceed your holdings
Confirm:
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Click: Confirm
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Enter OTP sent to your mobile/email
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You should see: “Instruction submitted successfully”
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Note down your Instruction Reference Number (for tracking)
Step 6: Track the Transfer Status
In Speed-e:
- Go to: View/Track Instruction → Delivery to Client

2.Enter your Instruction Reference Number

3.Check status:
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Pending: Instruction received, awaiting processing
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Executed: Transfer completed
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Failed: Contact NSDL support
Expected Timeline:
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Usually executes in 2-3 days
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You’ll receive an SMS/email from NSDL when completed
Step 7: Verify in Your Kotak Account
Once transferred (check your SMS/email notification):
- Log in to Kotak Neo app/website
- Go to: Portfolio → Investments
- Verify the transferred shares appear
- Check the quantity matches what you transferred
✓Transfer Complete! The shares have moved from your old account to Kotak.
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