If you have shares in your demat account that are no longer traded on the stock exchange, you might be able to sell them back to the company promoters through private negotiation. If the company no longer exists, you may need to contact the registrar or the stock exchange for guidance on removing these shares to close your account.
15 January 2024
If the company has been delisted for over a year, the shareholder can approach the company and enter into a private negotiation to sell the shares back to the promoters. This will be an off-market transaction and the price will be determined between the buyer and seller,"