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Indian Regulations - RBI LEI Requirements

Many Indian organisations require an LEI to support regulatory reporting, onboarding, trading activity, payments compliance, and cross border transactions. Requirements can depend on the organisation type, activity, and counterparties.

Reserve Bank of India

2024: Corporate Borrowers Expansion

Goal: Enhance credit quality assessment and risk management in the lending ecosystem.

Reserve Bank of India

2021: Large Value Payment Transactions

Goal: Enhance credit quality assessment and risk management in the lending ecosystem.

April 30, 2024 Phased Implementation

Scope: Corporate borrowers

Threshold to register LEI:

₹10 crore+ by 30 April 2024

₹5 crore+ by 30 September 2024

RBI Source
SEBI

2023: Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs)

Strengthen market transparency, improve risk monitoring, and enhance investor protection.

Reserve Bank of India

2022: Cross Border Transactions

Goal: Enhance credit quality assessment and risk management in the lending ecosystem.

November 1, 2023

Scope: Listed non-convertible securities, debt instruments, and security receipts

Threshold to register LEI:

All issuers

Reporting Deadline: Immediate compliance

SEBI Source
SEBI

2023: Securities Market

Strengthen market transparency, improve risk monitoring, and enhance investor protection.

IRDAI

2020: Insurance Sector

Goal: Enhance credit quality assessment and risk management in the lending ecosystem.

October 1, 2022

Scope: Cross-border transactions

Threshold to register LEI:

₹50 crore+ capital/current account

Single or cumulative transactions

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Reserve Bank of India

2018: Non-Derivative Markets

Goal: Enhance credit quality assessment and risk management in the lending ecosystem.

Reserve Bank of India

2017: OTC Derivatives Markets

Goal: Enhance credit quality assessment and risk management in the lending ecosystem.

December 31, 2017

Scope: OTC derivatives, forex, interest rate markets

Threshold to register LEI:

All market participants

First LEI mandate in India

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Register LEI

Registering a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) involves submitting entity information (legal name, address, incorporation date, and authorized signatory) and supporting documents (registration certificate, PAN card, or trust deed) to a GLEIF-accredited Local Operating Unit (LOU) or registration agent.

Transfer LEI

Transferring a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is the process of moving the management of an existing LEI code from one service provider (Local Operating Unit - LOU) to another. This is generally done to take advantage of better pricing, improved, or faster customer support.

Renew LEI

Renewing a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is an annual requirement to keep data accurate, involving verification of company details and payment of a fee. The process is done online through an LOU or registration agent by searching for the existing LEI, updating entity information, and submitting the renewal request.

WHAT IS LEI?

Legal Entity Identifier - Your Global Business Identity

A Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies legal entities participating in financial transactions worldwide.

Based on the ISO 17442 standard, the LEI connects to reference data that identifies an entity's official name, registered address, country of registration, legal form, and ownership structure.

20
Characters
200+
Countries

Why LEI Matters

  • Global Recognition Universally accepted identifier for financial transactions worldwide
  • Regulatory Compliance Meets RBI and SEBI requirements for Indian entities
  • Transparency Public database of verified entity information
  • Risk Management Enables better counterparty identification and due diligence

LEI Structure - Format of the Legal Entity Identifier

The LEI Code is an ISO standard (17442) which consists of 20 letters and numbers.

If you are transacting in the global financial system, you will more than likely be required to obtain a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI).

The Legal Entity Identifier is a 20 digit alpha-numeric code unique to each legal entity which has been assigned an LEI. No two entities may have the same LEI. What makes this identifier truly unique is that it is supported by high quality, verified data. Data which is publicly available and free to access.

1.6M+
Entities Worldwide

LEI Format

The LEI is rapidly becoming the primary global business identifier as over 1.6 million entities now rely on the ISO standard for their regulatory and global business needs.

At first sight, the LEI may seem like a random assortment of numbers and letters. The LEI code length is comprised of a 20 digit alpha numeric code. This is not the case. All 1.6 million Legal Entity Identifier numbers which have been issued follow the below structure. However each LEI number is unique and stores relevant information for each entity on the searchable LEI database.

Legal Entity Identifier LEI Example

5493 00 ZDDH8LGNR598 64
Characters 1-4

The first 4 digits are the (Local Operating Unit) LOU Identifier. This identifies the source from which the LEI was issued. This allows the data user traceability on the LEI in case ownership needs to be verified.

Characters 5-6

These are the LEI reserved digits. In every LEI number format they remain 0,0 always.

Characters 7-18

This section of the LEI number is unique and different for every Legal Entity. This Alphanumeric section of the LEI number can identify each and every registered trader on the Global database. Every entity on the LEI index will have a unique code in its LEI from digits 7-18 and the LEI length always remains the same.

Characters 19-20

The final two digits serve to check whether or not the legal entity number is compliant as outlined the ISO 17442 standard. They are mostly for verification purposes.

The Legal Entity Identifier is a G20 endorsed globally verifiable unique identity code that consists of 20 numbers and digits. The LEI which is unique to each entity is located on the GLEIF database and contains basic entity information such as name, address and entity type (e.g Limited company, Fund, Trust etc).

ISO
17442

The LEI format may look long, and complex at a glance. However, as you can see when the LEI Code sample is broken down into its parts it is very digestible. The value of having such a standardised code will be massive. The LEI is also an ISO Standard. This means that it has been approved as an official standard by the International Organisation for Standardisation and the LEI code holds ISO 17442.

The publicly available LEI data pool can be regarded as a global directory, which greatly enhances transparency in the global marketplace. This will have long term benefits in the areas of transparency, anti-money laundering, KYC processes and fraud detection.

"We believe that ultimately there should be one identity behind every business. Having an LEI will help to achieve this objective."

— Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF)
Low Barrier to Entry

The barrier for entry to obtaining an LEI is low. Applying for an LEI is a very simple process that only takes up to 10 minutes. 97% of applications are accepted.

Global Coverage

Any entity which can be considered a legal entity may obtain one. This includes Limited Companies, Funds, Trusts, Charities, Associations, Government Bodies and Banks in every country in the World.

Benefits of LEI Structure

The standardized LEI format provides numerous advantages for global financial transparency

Enhanced Transparency

Long-term benefits in transparency, anti-money laundering, KYC processes, and fraud detection through standardized identification.

Global Recognition

Over 1.6 million entities worldwide now rely on LEI for their regulatory and global business needs across all jurisdictions.

Verified Data

High-quality, verified reference data that is publicly available and free to access, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

Low Barrier Entry

Simple application process taking only 10 minutes. Any legal entity worldwide can obtain an LEI code quickly and easily.

Why Indian organisations need an LEI number

The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is mandated across RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, and DGFT touchpoints so banks and regulators can instantly identify the entity behind large-value transactions.

Non-individual borrowers with aggregate exposure of ₹5 crore and above to banks and FIs must obtain an LEI or face restrictions on new or renewed limits.

Non-individual FPIs and listed issuers are required to maintain LEIs for SEBI reporting, listing approvals, and debt issuances on Indian exchanges.

For single RTGS/NEFT transactions of ₹50 crore or more, both remitter and beneficiary LEIs are required so counterparties can be validated before settlement.

IRDAI asks insurers and large corporate borrowers to obtain LEIs for exposures ≥₹50 crore, while NBFCs use LEIs to prove identity across co-lending, securitisation, and treasury operations.

Participants in rupee interest rate, credit, or forex derivatives markets must quote active LEIs under RBI and SEBI trade reporting frameworks.

Large treasuries, exporters, and importers quote LEIs on DGFT, customs, and EXIM workflows so overseas banks and auditors can recognise the Indian entity instantly.

Authorised Dealer banks capture LEIs for cross-border transactions of ₹50 crore and above, customs filings, and supplier finance programmes to ensure global recognition.

Digital trade, CBDC pilots, and vLEI credentials rely on an active LEI, so keeping it renewed ensures your entity is ready for the next wave of RBI innovation.

Summary is illustrative; refer to RBI circulars, SEBI and IRDAI notifications, and DGFT trade guidance for full details.

FAQs

An LEI or Legal Entity Identifier is a unique code, consisting of 20 symbols, that allows for identification within the global financial system. An LEI code is issued to a company just once and is unique.

Companies that operate within jurisdictions that mandate the use of LEIs will need to obtain one before they are allowed to transact on the financial market within that jurisdiction. The RBI has mandated the use of LEIs by large corporate borrowers and legal entities operating within certain financial markets.

Indoglobal LEI makes requesting an LEI code for a company easy! Complete the application and pay us using internet banking. Then, wait a few days and the LEI code and the receipt will be sent to your email. 

The validity of the LEI code can be verified on the India LEI homepage by using the search. Our database is connected to the GLEIF base and Ministry of Corporate Affairs and it is updated four times a day. LEI codes can be also verified on the website of the GLEIF.

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