Can NRIs invest in India without flying back? Sebi’s KYC plan
The regulator’s consultation paper, issued on 14 August, seeks to eliminate the requirement for overseas investors to be physically present in India during digital onboarding. If implemented, investors in FATF-compliant countries such as the US, UK, Japan, Canada, Germany and Australia could complete the entire KYC process remotely through web apps, video in-person verification (VIPV) and e-signed forms.