NSDL reduced its custody fee to Rs.4/- per ISIN position per annum (Re.1 per ISIN position per quarter) as against Rs.6/- per ISIN position per annum. This reduction came into effect from April 1, 2004.
SEBI vide its letter no. MRD/VSS/SU/5916/2004 dated March 23, 2004 has advised NSDL to intimate its DPs to pass on the benefits of the above reduction by NSDL in custody fee, to the beneficial owners.
Accordingly, NSDL has advised its DPs to ensure compliance of the above vide circular no. NSDL/PI/2004/0575 dated March 31, 2004.