Yep, you will have to convert them to a demat mode; as of now, this is an offline process, but soon, we will have an online process for it as we are in touch with the RTA and Depository about the automation of this process. You will not lose the nondemat funds; they are in SOA mode with the RTA; you can track them with the RTA as well and redeem them whenever you want to. There is no restriction about it. You will also be able to transfer the regular funds to coin but not invest further n them you will have to invest in the direct plan of the same scheme through coin.
Your EQ will be marked as dormant but you should be able to do your MF investments on Coin. Refer to this article on how you can activate your Zerodha Account.
AMC will be charged since your investments are in a demat mode with us, irrespective you use Kite or not, as your MF investments with zerodha are in a demat mode.
Nope, kite funds are not used to manage investments on Coin. Post June 2022 the, the way funds are handled is changed. The amount is now directly transferred from your bank account to the exchange. The withdrawal will come back to your bank account and also the taxes will be the same, nothing changes and no extra charges from our end.
Yes, you will have to change the POP on the CRAs website, and your NPS can then be tracked on Zerodha; we will soon start with Tier 2 investments on Coin. Refer to this article to understand more,