POI and POA are part of the Know Your Customer (KYC) process which is a mandatory requirement as per SEBI and AMFI guidelines laid out for investors. Once these are verified, investors can start investing without having to go through this process again, even if they are planning to do so with any other platform. Learn more about the SEBI and AMFI guidelines.
Why is my Proof of Identity (POI) and Proof of Address (POA) required?
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