{"id":16368,"date":"2026-09-27T12:00:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T06:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/?p=16368"},"modified":"2026-09-25T12:12:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T06:42:22","slug":"delivery-instruction-slip-dis-for-bonds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/guide\/delivery-instruction-slip-dis-for-bonds\/","title":{"rendered":"Delivery Instruction Slip (DIS) for Bonds: How to Transfer Bonds Between Demat Accounts"},"content":{"rendered":"
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<\/span>Transferring debt securities between demat accounts in India runs through a document called the Delivery Instruction Slip (DIS). This article explains what a DIS is, how bond transfers differ from equity transfers, the stamp duty you’ll pay on off-market deals, and why selling bonds without a PoA or DDPI changes your process.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

If you’ve ever transferred shares between demat accounts, you’ve probably filled out, or digitally authorized, a Delivery Instruction Slip (DIS). Bonds work the same way, but with a few twists that catch even experienced investors off guard. Maybe you’re trying to consolidate your bond portfolio across different brokers, or perhaps you want to gift some debentures to a family member, or you’re looking to move government securities out of an SGL account. Whatever the reason, the DIS is what makes it all happen. Here’s a rundown of how it works for debt securities, what you can expect to pay in stamp duty, and how the bond transfer process changes if you don’t have a Power of Attorney on file.<\/p>

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