CDSL based TPIN authorisation improves security while selling stocks. Written by Rahul Satish. Investors who have not submitted a physical copy of their PoA need to now authorise their sell orders via e-DIS (Delivery Instruction Slip). This adds an extra layer of security for you while selling stocks or ETFs.

What is CDSL approval?

CDSL TPIN is 6 digit password to authorise a broker to withdraw selected shares from the customer's demat account with CDSL. Zerodha CDSL TPIN allows Zerodha customers to give limited time permission to Zerodha to withdraw the selected shares when they sell them online.

Why is CDSL TPIN needed?

CDSL TPIN makes the demat transactions safer by eliminating the need for PoA for the Demat account. TPIN gives better control over authorizing the transaction in a demat account. TPIN is required for every demat withdrawal transaction if you don't have PoA to the broker.