The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has made it easier for NRIs to update their Know Your Customer (KYC) information. Sebi has removed the requirement for NRIs to be physically present in India during the digital verification process.
Re-KYC, or Re-Know Your Customer, is the process of updating or revalidating a customer's KYC information with a financial institution or intermediary. This is an important step in ensuring the security and integrity of financial transactions.
With this new rule, NRIs can now complete their re-KYC process from overseas. This will make it simpler and more convenient for them to manage their investments in India. The digital KYC app will still use tools like random prompts, time-stamping, and geo-tagging to verify that interactions are authentic.
This change is the result of Sebi's consultation with stakeholders, including NRIs, to make the KYC process more accessible and secure. Sebi Chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey had emphasized the need to create a simple and secure KYC process for NRIs to encourage their participation in the securities market.
By easing the KYC norms, Sebi aims to increase NRI investment in the Indian securities market. This move is expected to make it easier for NRIs to invest in Indian stocks, mutual funds, and other financial instruments. With this simplified process, NRIs can now focus on growing their investments in India without the hassle of physical presence.
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