How to convert physical shares into demat?

Let's say your grandparent bought shares in a company 30 years ago and you recently found them. The shares have grown a lot and you just became a millionaire. But there is one thing, the shares are in physical form, i.e., you only have physical share certificates. You're upset that you may never be able to sell those shares, but what if there is a way? Although the demat form of shares is the most common these days, there are some cases like this where people hold physical shares. Today in this article, we are going to look at the simple steps to converting physical shares into demat form.

This article was originally published on April 28, 2022, and last updated on October 14, 2022.