DDPI in Angel One: What It Is and How to Set It Up (Optional)
Published 2026-10-16 · Aadarna Stock Broking Pvt. Ltd.
Unofficial guide. Written by Aadarna Stock Broking Pvt. Ltd., an Authorised Person of Angel One Ltd., to help account holders. App screens and menu names change with updates, so follow the steps shown in your app. For official help, visit the support section of angelone.in.
Key takeaways
- DDPI lets the broker debit your demat account only for specific purposes, such as settling your own sales.
- It is optional; without it you authorise each sale with your CDSL TPIN and OTP.
- It can usually be submitted online with Aadhaar-based e-sign.
- Read the purposes listed on the form before you sign.
If you sell shares regularly, entering your TPIN and OTP for every sale can feel slow. A DDPI (Demat Debit and Pledge Instruction) removes that step for specific purposes. This guide explains what DDPI does and the general way to submit it on an Angel One account.
For a fuller explanation of DDPI itself, read our article [DDPI explained](/blog/ddpi-vs-poa). App menus change over time, so follow the current steps shown in the Angel One app or on angelone.in.
What DDPI covers
DDPI authorises your broker, as your Depository Participant, to debit securities from your demat account for a limited set of purposes defined by SEBI, such as:
- Delivering shares you have sold, to settle the sale.
- Creating pledges for margin in favour of the broker.
- Mutual fund transactions placed through the stock exchange.
- Tendering shares in open offers or buybacks you choose to participate in.
It does not allow transfers to anyone else for any other purpose, and it gives no access to your bank account.
Is it right for you?
DDPI is a convenience, not a requirement. If you rarely sell, authorising each sale with your CDSL TPIN and OTP may suit you fine. If you sell or pledge often, DDPI can make the process smoother. Either choice is valid, and your broker must continue to serve you either way.
General steps to submit DDPI online
- Log in to the Angel One app or website.
- Look for the DDPI option in your profile, account settings, or the screen that appears when you sell holdings.
- Read the DDPI document and the list of purposes it covers.
- Confirm and complete the e-sign with the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
- Pay any applicable one-time charge shown on screen, as per Angel One's current tariff.
- Wait for confirmation that DDPI has been activated on your account.
Until it is active, continue authorising sales with your TPIN and OTP.
Selling without DDPI
- Place your sell order in the app.
- When prompted, authorise the shares on the CDSL page using your TPIN.
- Enter the OTP sent by CDSL.
- The authorisation then covers the shares and quantity you approved.
See our guide to [CDSL TPIN and e-DIS](/blog/cdsl-tpin-edis) for details and for how to reset a forgotten TPIN.
Revoking DDPI
If you later decide you do not want DDPI, you can ask Angel One to revoke it through its support process. After revocation, you go back to authorising each sale with your TPIN.
Stay safe
- Complete the e-sign yourself; never share the OTP.
- Make sure your mobile number and email are registered, so you get alerts for every debit from your demat account.
- Be wary of anyone who pressures you to sign documents you have not read.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to give DDPI to use Angel One?
No. DDPI is optional. You can sell by authorising each sale with your CDSL TPIN and OTP.
Is there a charge for DDPI?
There may be a one-time charge as per Angel One's current tariff. It is shown before you confirm.
Can Aadarna submit DDPI for me?
We can guide you, but you complete the e-sign yourself. We will never ask for your OTP.
Sources
- Angel One – how to set up DDPI
- SEBI – Execution of Demat Debit and Pledge Instruction (DDPI), circular of April 2022
Risk disclosures on derivatives
- 9 out of 10 individual traders in equity Futures and Options Segment, incurred net losses.
- On an average, loss makers registered net trading loss close to ₹50,000.
- Over and above the net trading losses incurred, loss makers expended an additional 28% of net trading losses as transaction costs.
- Those making net trading profits, incurred between 15% to 50% of such profits as transaction cost.
Source: SEBI study dated January 25, 2023 on "Analysis of Profit and Loss of Individual Traders dealing in equity Futures and Options (F&O) Segment", wherein Aggregate Level findings are based on annual Profit/Loss incurred by individual traders in equity F&O during FY 2021-22.