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Kaveri Analytics Pvt Ltd proposes to operate from GIFT IFSC providing technology-driven solutions to financial institutions, such as digital onboarding and regulatory reporting tools, without itself taking deposits or lending. Under the IFSCA framework, which description best fits its position?

Kaveri Analytics would operate as a FinTech service provider in the IFSC and needs the appropriate IFSCA authorisation or registration. It is not a bank, and the fact that it does not lend does not exempt it from IFSCA oversight. Exchange membership or CIC status is irrelevant.

  1. AIt can operate only as a FinTech service provider-type entity subject to IFSCA authorisation, not as a bankCorrect
  2. BIt must first become a stock exchange member
  3. CIt is exempt from any IFSCA registration since it does not lend
  4. DIt must be incorporated as a Core Investment Company

Explanation

A technology-led entity serving financial institutions in the IFSC falls within the FinTech/service-provider ecosystem and needs IFSCA authorisation for its regulated activity. Not lending does not exempt it from IFSCA oversight. Stock exchange membership and CIC status are unrelated to its business.

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