# Zerodha CEO welcomes SEBI's NRI KYC changes

> SEBI's new NRI KYC rules let overseas investors open accounts in days, not weeks.
- Title: Zerodha CEO welcomes SEBI's NRI KYC changes · mint | Shortify
- Summary: SEBI's new NRI KYC rules let overseas investors open accounts in days, not weeks.
- Keywords: sebi, nri, oci, kyc, account opening, zerodha, securities and exchange board of india, digital kyc, mint
- Source: mint — https://livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/no-reason-to-go-elsewhere-zerodha-ceo-nithin-kamath-welcomes-sebis-nri-kyc-changes-11793886877810.html
- Author: A Ksheerasagar
- Published: 2026-11-05T15:16:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sebi, nri, oci, kyc, account opening, zerodha, securities and exchange board of india, digital kyc, money, business
## SEBI's NRI KYC changes
SEBI eased digital KYC rules for overseas investors starting December 3, 2026.
## Account opening challenge
NRIs needed weeks to open accounts due to physical document requirements.
## New digital process
NRIs and OCIs in FATF-compliant countries can complete KYC remotely in 2-3 days.
## Zerodha CEO's view
Nithin Kamath says this change removes the biggest hurdle for NRI investors.
## Implementation date
SEBI's circular takes effect December 3, 2026, for FATF-compliant countries.
## Why it matters
This change helps attract long-term investment to India by simplifying NRI account opening.
## Key takeaway

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath says SEBI's December 3, 2026 digital KYC changes let NRIs and OCIs complete account openings remotely in 2-3 days instead of weeks.