Can I buy unlisted shares using my Tiqs demat account?

No, you can't use your demat account to buy unlisted shares. Unlisted shares are those that are not traded on a recognized stock exchange, and as such, they're not eligible for demat (dematerialized) trading. Demat trading requires the shares to be held electronically in a demat account, which is maintained by a depository participant (DP). Since unlisted shares aren't registered with the depository, they can't be held in a demat account. Unlisted shares are typically held in physical form, and they're transferred manually through physical documents.

You can hold securities in electronic form with a demat account. Your securities do not have to be listed on stock exchanges.

You can use your Tiqs demat account to hold shares, debentures, or other securities as long as they are available on the CDSL depository.

You can use CDSL's Easiest facility to transfer unlisted debentures or shares of unlisted companies (pre-IPO). Because the market for unlisted securities can be illiquid, i.e., difficult to find buyers or sellers, you should proceed with caution when investigating such investment opportunities.

Note: The unlisted securities will not be visible on the Tiqs trading platform. However, once they are in your demat account, you can check them on Console.