You will need a brokerage/trading and demat account with AxisDirect to invest in smallcases. The funds from your bank account would be utilised to invest in smallcases and the stocks & shares will be held in your demat account.
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A trading account enables you to buy and sell stocks on the markets
A demat account is where a stock you buy is held