Minor's Eligibility for Corporate Actions in a Demat Account

Is a minor Demat eligible for corporate actions?

Yes, a minor can benefit from all corporate actions in his/her Demat account. These corporate actions include dividends, buybacks, rights issues, bonus issues, and stock splits.

Note: While the Demat account is in the minor's name, it is managed by the legal guardian until the minor becomes a major.

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