This document provides a project report on a descriptive analysis of depository participants with Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd (SHCIL). It includes declarations, acknowledgements, executive summaries and details on opening and maintaining demat accounts with SHCIL. The objectives are to understand investor perceptions of depository participants (DPs), ascertain SHCIL's competitive position, develop SHCIL strategies to improve its market share, and offer suggestions. Limitations include the study being limited to one SHCIL branch and constraints of time and information access.