Transitioning a Minor's Demat Account Upon minor becoming major

What happens to a minor's Demat account when the minor becomes major?

Once a minor reaches the age of majority, the Demat account doesn't automatically transition to an adult account. To keep it operational, we recommend the individual declares the balance and resubmits their KYC details, completing the e-signing process.
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