1. Reduces paper work.
2. Elimination of problems on transfer of shares such as loss, theft and delay.
3. Exemption of stamp duty when transfer of shares.
4. The concept of odd lot stand abolished.
5. Increase liquidity through speedy settlement.
6. Attract foreign investors and promoting foreign investment.
7. A single demat account can hold investments in both equity and debt instruments.
8. Traders can work from anywhere.
9. Automatic credit into demat account for shares arising out of bonus/split/ consolidation/merger.
10. Immediate transfers of securities.
11. Change in address recorded with a DP gets registered with all companies in which investor holds securities eliminating the need to correspond with each of them.