CAMS subsidiary secures IFSCA approval for KYC agency
CAMS Investor Services Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Computer Age Management Services Limited, secured permanent approval from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to act as a KYC Registration Agency in GIFT City. The authorization, granted under the IFSCA (KYC Registration Agency) Regulations 2025, enables the subsidiary to tap into global markets and benefit from the regulatory and infrastructural advantages of the financial hub.

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cams Investor Services Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Computer Age Management Services Limited, has received approval from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to operate as a KYC Registration Agency in GIFT City. The approval, granted under the IFSCA (KYC Registration Agency) Regulations 2025, is permanent and authorizes the subsidiary to undertake KYC activities. This regulatory clearance allows the entity to leverage the supportive environment and global connectivity of GIFT City to serve clients.
The approval was received from the Officer Development Commissioner, GIFT SEZ, Gandhinagar, and IFSCA Gift City. The company stated that the presence in this financial hub offers advantages such as expansion opportunities, access to global markets, and streamlined administrative processes. The move is driven by substantial demand for KYC services in a business-friendly regulatory environment.
Regulatory Details
The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The details of the approval were provided in accordance with SEBI circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/0155 dated November 11, 2024.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the regulatory or licensing authority | International Financial Services Centres Authority |
| Brief details of the approval | Approval from IFSCA Gift City to undertake activities of KYC Registration Agency as per the IFSCA (KYC Registration Agency) Regulations 2025 |
| Impact/relevance of approval | Expansion and access to global markets, supportive regulatory environment, global connectivity, and streamlined administrative processes |
| Period for which approval is valid | Permanent |
The subsidiary is now positioned to offer KYC Registration Agency services, utilizing the infrastructural benefits of the GIFT SEZ to enhance its service offerings.
Historical Stock Returns for CAMS
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.44% | -0.96% | +5.44% | +8.69% | -5.69% | +37.28% |
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