Why do I have to update a nomination for my mutual fund holdings? How do I do this?


As per SEBI regulations, is mandatory for investors to complete the nomination requirements for their demat and non-demat (physical) mutual fund holdings by 31st March 2023. If you fail to do so, the account will be frozen and you will not be able to trade/transact. 

The regulation requires you to either add a nominee or opt-out of a nomination (if you do not wish to add one) by 31st March 2023.


  • Mutual funds held in your demat account: The nominee registered with your demat account will be applicable for such holdings. Learn how to add a nominee to your demat account. 
  • Mutual funds held physically (non-demat): Can be update through KFIN or CAMS.
    • KFIN

      Step 1. Go to the KFIN website
      Step 2. Enter your PAN 
      Step 3. Select the Mode of Holding and Folio Option
      Step 4. Enter the generated OTP
      Step 5. Select whether you wish to Opt-In / Opt-Out and complete the process
    • CAMS
                Step 1. Go to the CAMS website
                Step 2. Choose Nomination Opt-In/Opt-Out. Alternatively, you can choose to print the                                  form.
                Step 3. Enter your PAN
                Step 4. Choose how you want to receive the OTP and enter the generated OTP
                Step 5. Choose which funds you wish to add a nominee/opt-out
                Step 6. Select the Mode of Holding and Request Type
                Step 7. Enter/select the required details and complete the process


  • Fresh Mutual Fund purchase in Physical (Non- Demat mode)


Step 1. Login to FundsGenie App.

Step 2. Once you have successfully logged in, you will by default land on the 'Dashboard' page. 

Step 3. If you don't have an investment with Geojit, you need to Activate Your BSE Star membership.

Step 4Tap on 'Activate Now' button

Step 5. A pop-up will appear asking, 'What type of membership are you looking for?'

Step 6. Choose 'Both'. 

Step 7. Now read & accept the terms and conditions.

Step 8. Click on Activate, and you will be prompted to add nominee. 

Step 9. If you don't want to add a nominee now, you can opt-out and add one anytime later. 

Step 10. Click on 'Add Nominee'. 

Step 11. Now 'Add Nominee' page displays. 

Step 12Enter the details like name, relationship, DOB, and allocation percentage.

Step 13. Click on 'Save.'

Step 14. Now your nominee details are added successfully. 

Step 15. Next, select how the nominee details should be displayed in your holding statement : 

  • Name
  • Status

Step 16. Once done, click on the 'Confirm' button.

Step 17. An OTP authentication window will pop up, where you will have to enter the OTP received in your registered mobile number.

Step 18. Once you have entered the OTP correctly, click 'Submit,' and your nominee details will be updated successfully.





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