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The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) is piloting an Aadhaar face authentication system for NRIs in the UAE to facilitate digital onboarding for cross-border investments.

IN · 2026-09-11

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Key takeaway

IFSCA pilots Aadhaar face authentication for NRIs in UAE, enabling digital onboarding for cross-border investments.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerIFSCA pilots Aadhaar face authentication for NRIs in the UAE, enabling digital onboarding for Indian financial products
  2. Step 2 · Knock-ononboarding friction for NRIs investing in India drops, increasing participation in GIFT City and Indian banks
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youIndian SMEs and financial institutions gain access to a broader NRI capital pool and faster settlement cycles, improving funding and operational efficiency

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Source: The Hindu BusinessLine

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