GENERAL10 Sept 2026
UIDAI working on plans to take Aadhaar global, says CEO Saurabh Vijay
UIDAI is planning to take Aadhaar international, so non-resident Indians and Overseas Citizens of India can use it too. Its CEO, Saurabh Vijay, said the legal framework and policies for this are being worked on. UIDAI is also drafting guidelines so small merchants can do Aadhaar-based know your customer checks. Guidelines for Aadhaar Lite are expected soon. Watch for official updates.
Key Statutory Highlights
- UIDAI CEO Saurabh Vijay said the focus now is making Aadhaar international, and some proof of concepts are already happening.
- UIDAI is working on policies to make Aadhaar available for Overseas Citizens of India, which it expects will bring in more investment.
- UIDAI is preparing guidelines so small merchants can carry out Aadhaar-enabled authentication for KYC, and Aadhaar Lite guidelines are due soon.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business handles customer onboarding or KYC, keep an eye out for UIDAI's upcoming merchant guidelines and the Aadhaar Lite release. Since nothing is notified yet, check the official UIDAI update before changing your process, and talk to your compliance advisor if you want to plan ahead.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
TaxQue News Desk
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