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Can NRI have 2 demat accounts?

Yes, NRIs can have 2 (or even more) demat accounts in India. There’s no restriction on the number of demat accounts an NRI can hold, as long as:

Details

Number of Demat Accounts

No limit — NRIs can open 2 or more demat accounts.

Account Type

Must be tagged as NRI Demat Accounts under FEMA rules — not resident accounts.

Bank Linking

Each demat account can be linked to either an NRE or NRO account, and associated with a PIS or Non-PIS setup (depending on your broker and trading needs).

Different Depository Participants

You can open them with different brokers or even the same broker (if their system allows it).