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INVESTOR AWARENESS ON DEPOSITORY SYSTEM AT IL & FS INVESTMART LTD
Investor awareness regarding the depository system is crucial for the effective functioning of capital markets and the protection of investor interests. This study examines the level of investor awareness on the depository system with specific reference to IL & FS Investmart Ltd. The research explores investors' understanding of key depository concepts including dematerialization, demat accounts, trading accounts, beneficial ownership, and pledge mechanisms. The study adopts a descriptive research design using primary data collected through structured questionnaires distributed among investors associated with IL & FS Investmart Ltd. The findings reveal that while investors have a high level of awareness regarding basic depository concepts such as demat accounts (92%), awareness levels decline significantly for advanced concepts such as rematerialization (58%) and pledge processes (52%). The study highlights the need for targeted investor education programs to enhance depository system awareness and promote informed investment decisions.
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