Can I participate in securities lending and borrowing mechanism using my shares in the demat account. How will it work?

Are the shares in my demat account safe?

Can I directly apply for IPO shares in my demat account?

How will I get my dividends and bonus shares in my demat account?

What is the process of pledging my shares in my demat account if I do not want to sell it?

I have some shares in my name and some in joint names with my wife and some with parents. Can I demat all these shares in a single demat account?

I was having a demat account with a broker who was banned by SEBI a few weeks ago from participating in the markets. I am now worried about my shares in my demat account.

My sub-broker was suggesting that I leave my shares with the broker instead of transferring into my demat account. Is that fine?

Are my intraday trades captured in my demat account?

Are there any specific tax implications to keep in mind when transferring shares to my relatives via the demat off-market transfer route?

Can I add my wife as joint holder into my existing DP account? Also, my wife wants to change her name in her demat account from maiden name. Is it possible?