Multiple demats

I have Multiple demat accounts but I only use one. Can anyone guide me on whether I should keep the inactive accounts open or close them?

  1. One of my brokers has requested a payment of about 1k before closing my account.
    What are the consequences if I choose not to pay and just leave the account as is?
    Alternatively, is it better to pay and close the account?
  2. If I become a non-resident Indian (NRI), can I continue using my local demat account or
    do I need to convert it to an NRI account? What are the associated charges for
    converting, brokerage, maintanence to an NRI account?

I would appreciate any insights or experiences regarding these matters. Thank you!

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