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GLEIF Opens Mumbai Office to Support Continued Widespread LEI Adoption in India

India enjoys highest rates of LEI growth across all markets globally in 2024, as regulation embeds the LEI as a cornerstone of the Indian economy


  • Date: 2024-10-22

The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) has opened an office in Mumbai, India, to support the growing demand for Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs) in the region. India has become one of the top jurisdictions globally for LEI growth and renewals, a trend driven by proactive regulations from the Reserve Bank of India that promote trust and transparency in the financial ecosystem.

The new office aims to provide enhanced support to local authorities, businesses, and other stakeholders as LEI adoption continues to escalate across the Indian subcontinent.

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