Compliance with NIXI's Updated .IN Domain Policies for Mandatory e-KYC & Eligibility Guidelines

Compliance with NIXI's Updated .IN Domain Policies for Mandatory e-KYC & Eligibility Guidelines

Dear Clients,

Greetings from TechnoDG...

This is to bring to your attention of important updates announced by NIXI (National Internet Exchange of India) on July 29, 2025, regarding the registration and renewal process for .IN, third level .IN and .BHARAT domains. Effective 31st March 2026, all registrants must comply with NIXI’s new e-KYC verification policy, which applies to both new registrations and existing .IN domain holders. 

Here’s some key updates from NIXI that you need to know:

1. Mandatory e-KYC for all registrants
   All registrants of .IN domains must complete electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) verification during registrations, renewals and contact modifications.
    
2. Eligibility changes for .IN registrations.
   While individuals and registrants based in India can register .IN names as usual, foreign registrants will have to demonstrate a valid nexus qualification to prove their right to register or continue holding their .IN name. 
   IMPORTANT: After evaluating the legal, privacy, and operational risks from supporting .IN registrations from non-Indian entities, the Indian domain registering authority have decided that they will only support .IN registrations from Indian customers.   
    
3. Verification
   Registrants are required to complete KYC, failure to comply will result in the domain being placed on SERVERHOLD status, making it inactive until verification is complete.
    
4. Clarification on residential status
   NIXI has indicated that registrations shall be restricted to individuals or organizations based in India going forward.
   Existing domains from foreign registrants will be moved out of Endurance Digital Domain Technology Private Limited. 
    
5. Renewals
   Renewal requests will also be subject to the updated KYC process.
   Ensure registrant contact details match with submitted KYC documents to avoid disruptions. 

Furthermore, the mandatory NIXI compliance policy changes for .IN, third level .IN and .BHARAT domains, specifies: 

• Eligibility Requirements: Only Indian registrants can do registrations, transfer-ins, and contact edits. 
• Email Restrictions: Prohibiting disposable or temporary email providers for Registrant contacts. 
• VPN Restrictions: Prohibiting the use of VPNs or masked IPs during registration. 

We highly recommend reviewing the above entirety to prepare for these upcoming changes and processes to be followed during the registration or upcoming renewals of .IN domains.

For any questions or clarifications, please feel free to get in touch with us.

Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring compliance with NIXI’s new guidelines.