Have you opted for an Demat account yet?
I am a newbie too. I have read that we need Bank account, Demat and Online Trading account to start trading. I already have an net banking account tagged with Axis Bank.
After some research and Googling, I have come to the conclusion that Sharekhan has both Demat and Online Trading Account. I have filled up a form at Sharekhan, but even my Axis Bank offers Demat Account.
I will have a Sharekhan representative call me up within 5 days, so we shall see how this turns out.
By the way, welcome to the forum.