Identity Documents In India: A Detailed Guide – AuthBridge

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Identity Documents Of India: A Detailed Guide

In this era of Digital India where identification plays a crucial role in accessing services and rights, understanding India’s National IDs (identification documents) is extremely important. ‘Identity Documents Of India: A Detailed Guide‘ offers an in-depth view of the country’s six major national identification cards of India

This eBook serves as an essential resource for anyone looking to understand the purpose, benefits, and registration processes of each of the following national ID Cards of India:

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Why This eBook?

India’s identity verification landscape is vast and complex, with six major national identification cards playing a crucial role across sectors. From seamless onboarding processes to efficient KYC compliance, understanding these IDs is essential for businesses and individuals alike.

This eBook dives deep into each identification system—Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, and more—providing an in-depth view of their features, functions, and significance. Whether you want to streamline customer verification, enhance fraud prevention measures, or stay informed, this eBook is your go-to resource.

Key Takeaways From This eBook

Explore this detailed guide on India’s various national IDs and get these key insights:

  • Comprehensive overview of each ID’s history, purpose, and impact on Indian society.
  • Step-by-step guides to obtaining each ID, including required documents and application processes.
  • Importance of these IDs in  India’s digital economy
  • FAQs that tackle the most pressing questions head-on, providing clear, concise answers

FAQs around National IDs of India

While it was previously mandatory to link Aadhaar with bank accounts, the Supreme Court of India ruled that it is not compulsory for banking services. However, it may still be required for certain government benefits and subsidies.

Yes, the PAN card is accepted as a valid proof of identity for domestic flights in India.

If you lose your PAN card, you can apply for a reprint on the NSDL or UTIITSL website. For a lost Aadhaar card, you can download a digital copy from the UIDAI website using your Aadhaar number or enrolment ID.

The Aadhaar card is a unique identification number for residents of India, used for various services and benefits. The Voter ID card is issued to eligible voters for participating in elections. Both serve as identity proofs but are used for different purposes.

To apply for a passport, you need proof of identity (Aadhaar, PAN card), proof of address (utility bills, bank statement), and proof of date of birth (birth certificate, school leaving certificate). Additional documents may be required for specific cases.

An Aadhaar Card is a 12-digit unique identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to residents of India.

A Ration Card is a document issued by the government to households for purchasing subsidized food grains and other essentials.

You can renew your Passport by applying online through the Passport Seva website and scheduling an appointment at a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK).

Proof of identity, proof of address, and age proof are required. Specific documents include Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, and birth certificate.

You can apply for a Voter ID Card online through the National Voter Service Portal (NVSP) or offline by submitting Form 6 at the local Electoral Registration Office (ERO).

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Leading Micro Finance Company’s Identity Verification Process Streamlined By AuthBridge

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Leading Micro Finance Company’s Identity Verification Process Streamlined By AuthBridge

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About The Company

Established in October 2016, & headquartered in New Delhi, the client is furnishing its affordable micro-credit services to almost 17.5+ lakh women entrepreneurs from rural and semi-urban areas. The company has experienced substantial growth, reaching an Assets Under Management (AUM) exceeding Rs. 5,000 Cr. It has established a terrestrial presence with over 650 branches spanning 55,000 villages in 25 states.

Industry

Finance

Size

5,000-10,000

Key Results

Our customer-centric approach helped our client achieve fantastic results with a heavy drop in TAT as well.

  • Nearly 2% of the sampled customer base were identified as repeat fraud borrowers applying under a different loan number through synthetic identities
  • Considering the client had sanctioned over 1 million loans to date, this translates to a significant impact.
  • By preventing fraudulent loans, AuthBridge’s solution protects the financial institution and promotes responsible lending practices.

Over 61 million loans are sanctioned through MFIs, emphasizing the immense potential of this use case. AuthBridge’s solution can significantly reduce fraud and improve loan recovery rates for the entire MFI industry.

Product and Key Checks Offered

The Challenges

The client was facing major challenges and issues with repeat borrowers using synthetic/fraudulent identities. This resulted in delinquencies and financial losses.

The Solution

Looking at the client’s needs and severity of the task at hand, AuthBridge conducted a comprehensive negative photo match exercise for the client’s existing customer base. This helped identify fraudulent borrowers through facial recognition technology.

  1. Identification of Fraudulent Borrowers: Through the negative photo match exercise, AuthBridge was able to identify instances where borrowers had used synthetic or fraudulent identities to secure loans from our client. 
  2. Enhanced Fraud Detection: Our solution provided the client an additional layer of protection against identity fraud and more.

Conclusion

By transforming fraud check for our client, we empowered the client to focus on what they do best – thriving in their industry, knowing their customer ecosystem is built on trust, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Our AI-powered automation boosted speed and scalability and instilled trust, transparency, and compliance.

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Leading Fertilizer Company Streamlines Dealer Due Diligence Process With AuthBridge

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Leading Fertilizer Company Streamlines Dealer Due Diligence Process With AuthBridge

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About The Company

A Fortune 500 company, headquartered in the USA, this company is the world’s largest combined producer of concentrated phosphate and potash, with a production capacity touching 27 million tons. It’s wholly owned Indian subsidiary, based out of Gurugram, Haryana, has sold over 10 million tons of products in India and is the only Mine to Market Phosphate & Potash company in the country.

Industry

Fertilizer

Size

10,000+

Key Results

The client witnessed remarkable results after implementing AuthBridge’s highly customised solutions. They experienced a significant improvement in their dealer verification process, saving valuable time and resources while following all relevant legal compliances. The key outcomes included:

  • Faster Dealer Onboarding: The solution enabled quicker onboarding of dealers, expediting business processes.
  • Cost Savings: By choosing from our multiple customised packages for their requirements , the client achieved substantial cost savings, optimising their budget allocation and more.

Product and Checks Deployed

The Challenges

The client faced a critical challenge: It had no formal agreements with its existing dealers. Apart from this, some other severe challenges were hindering the client’s progress, including:

  • High new dealer onboarding TAT
  • Need for Credit Limit assessment from trustworthy assessors
  • Need for Credit Risk assessment of dealers

The Solution

After thoroughly evaluating the client’s existing processes, AuthBridge seamlessly integrated its customer-centric and AI-powered onboarding, due diligence and e-signing solution, increasing operational efficiency and ensuring robust dealer verification. 

We offered multiple packages to our clients based on their needs and requirements. These customer-focused packages included:

  1. Dealer Onboarding and Digital Signing
  2. Dealer Onboarding, Digital Signing and Due Diligence (Credit Risk and Credit Limit Assessment)
  3. Dealer Onboarding, Digital Signing, Due Diligence and On-site visits

Conclusion

By revolutionizing dealer onboarding and credit risk assessment, we enabled the client to excel in their industry with a customer ecosystem founded on trust, efficiency, and affordability. Our AI-driven automation enhanced speed, scalability, and ensured trust, transparency, and compliance.

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Textile Major Conducted 16000+ Instant Background Verifications With AuthBridge

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Textile Major Conducted 16000+ Instant Background Verifications With AuthBridge

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About The Company

Headquartered in Ludhiana, Punjab, the client is the largest terry towel and wheat straw based paper manufacturer in the world. The company has an annual revenue of INR 6200+ crores and a wide range of products in the categories of home textiles, stationery, paper, yarn, and chemicals.

Industry

Manufacturing

Size

10,000+

Key Results

The client witnessed remarkable results after implementing AuthBridge’s background verification solution. They experienced a significant improvement in their employee background verification process, saving valuable time and resources. The key outcomes included:

  • AuthBridge’s thorough checks, including criminal background assessments, contributed to a safer work environment by identifying candidates who might pose a safety risk to other employees or the organization.
  • We helped businesses adhere to industry-specific regulations and legal requirements for employee background checks, reducing the risk of non-compliance penalties and many more.

Product and Key Checks Offered

The Challenges

The client was facing a herculean challenge in front of itself. The challenge at hand was to do a background verification check of its existing employees, surmounting over 16,000 personnel spread all over India.

The Solution

Upon fully grasping our client’s needs, we chose to elevate their background verification processes through our exhaustive suite of BGV checks. Our offerings bolster background screening capabilities with instantaneous verification, leveraging a database-centric method that furnishes tenfold faster, precise results. Such efficiency enabled the swift execution of thousands of background verifications for our client in mere minutes. Our finely tuned name-match algorithms adeptly handled the complexities of geographical and regional differences, ensuring accuracy in every match.

Conclusion

By transforming background verification for our client, we empowered the client to focus on what they do best – thriving in their industry, knowing their customer ecosystem is built on trust, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Our AI-powered automation boosted speed and scalability and instilled trust, transparency, and compliance.

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Discover How a Leading Indian Sugar Manufacturer Simplified Its BGV Process with AuthBridge

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Discover How a Leading Indian Sugar Manufacturer Simplified Its BGV Process with AuthBridge

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About the Company

Founded in 1975 and headquartered in the City of Joy, Kolkata, the client is one of India’s leading sugar manufacturing companies engaged in the primary businesses of Sugar, Bio-Ethanol & Renewable Energy.

Industry

Manufacturing

Size

5,000-10,000

Key Results

We transformed the client’s process, saving time and fostering trust, in just one efficient, secure journey:

  • Flawless Verification: Our solutions eliminated ALL BGV misses, ensuring complete confidence in new hires
  • Continuous Compliance: We implemented ongoing monitoring, safeguarding the client’s business 24/7 and more.

Product and Key Checks Offered

The Challenges

This leading sugar manufacturer encountered significant hurdles due to the requirement of distinct user credentials across various locations. This approach led to 

  1. complex access management, burdening the administrative team with increased oversight and higher error rates. 
  2. Furthermore, this fragmented credential system complicated compliance and security efforts, amplifying the risk of breaches and regulatory penalties.

The Solution

Our iBRIDGE solution revolutionized the client’s approach by consolidating multiple accounts from diverse locations into a singular, unified platform. This integration provided unparalleled visibility into statuses, reports, and activities through a comprehensive dashboard.

Conclusion

By transforming the user background verification for our client, we empowered the client to focus on what they do best – thriving in their industry, knowing their BGV process is built on trust, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

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Webinar | Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Employee Background Screening

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Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Employee Background Screening

Are you up to speed with the latest trends and challenges in employee background verification? In today’s dynamic business environment, ensuring the integrity and reliability of your workforce is paramount. 

Join our exclusive webinar where our experts will delve into the upcoming trends, regulatory compliances and case studies about mitigating the risks associated with employee background verification.

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Navigating Complexity

Explore the complexities and challenges involved in verifying employee backgrounds in an ever-changing regulatory environment.

Risk Mitigation Strategies

Learn effective strategies to mitigate risks associated with hiring by implementing robust background verification processes.

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Walkthrough of how AuthBridge helped leading enterprises in building a robust and secure employee onboarding and verification process.

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Engage with our panel of experts in a live Q&A session to get answers to your burning questions.

Meet Our Speakers

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Founding Member and SVP - Workforce Solutions
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A Patna & Panjab University graduate, Anil comes with over 23 years of corporate sales, business development & management experience across industries. He has been a serial entrepreneur with deep industry connections. He is currently working a Senior Vice President and the Founding Member at AuthBridge.
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An IIM-Kashipur alumni, Himanshu has over 12 years of experience across industries leading initiatives to streamline processes, drive operational excellence, and optimize product performance. At AuthBridge, he is spearheading the product development of onboarding solutions.

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AuthBridge Streamlines Leading Bike Taxi Aggregator’s Customer Onboarding Process

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AuthBridge Streamlines Leading Bike Taxi Aggregator’s Customer Onboarding Process

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About the Company

The client, a company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, is one of India’s largest Bike Taxi App services by being the number 1 choice of 10 Million people. It also recently launched its Cab services in Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad.

Industry

Transport

Size

10000+

Key Results

The client gained peace of mind knowing their customers were vetted and compliant, all while building stronger relationships through a smoother onboarding experience:

    • Faster customer and rider onboarding
    • Reduction in dropout rates for users
    • Reduced CapEx-related loss over a period
    • Better visibility over the entire onboarding process for our clients

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The Challenge

The client faced a critical challenge: balancing a smooth customer onboarding experience with minimising risks to its assets and users. The following were the major challenges that the client faced:

  • Reducing damage and theft during user pick-up and drop-off while maintaining a convenient experience
  • Balancing security measures with cost-effectiveness in a large fleet
  • Addressing risks involving user contact, potential fraud, and theft while ensuring a streamlined process
  • User identity and address verification
  • Fleet-on-street entrepreneur’s Identity, address, criminal background, and bank account verification

The Solution

We simplified the onboarding process for the client and effectively managed all the problems by incorporating these solutions:

  • We prioritized safe onboarding for our client. Leveraging OCR technology, our secure APIs verified user identities and addresses. Physical site visits by our team provided real-world confirmation, ensuring legitimate customers and peace of mind.
  • To help protect against potential vehicle damage, we recommended securing a minimum deposit from the customer’s wallet as an additional safety measure
  • We built a robust onboarding process from scratch, protecting the client from fraudulent riders who could harm both the business and customers. Proprietary databases revealed any criminal records, and PennyDrop bank account checks shielded against financial risks.

Conclusion

By transforming customer onboarding, we empowered our client to focus on what they do best – thriving in their industry, knowing their customer ecosystem is built on trust, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Our AI-powered automation boosted speed and scalability and instilled trust, transparency, and compliance.

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How AuthBridge Transformed Delivery Agent Onboarding For India’s Leading E-Commerce Major

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How AuthBridge Transformed Delivery Agent Onboarding For India’s Leading E-Commerce Major

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About the Company

The client, one of the two major e-commerce giants in India, delivers everything from electronics to fashion to millions of customers. It has a pan-India presence, boasting 400 million registered customers and over 150 million listed products.

Industry

E-commerce

Size

10000+

Key Results

AuthBridge transformed the delivery agent onboarding and verification process, saving time, fostering trust, and building stronger vendor relationships in just one efficient, secure journey:

      • 66% BGV TAT Reduction: Streamlined processes and automation slashed background verification turnaround time, accelerating agent deployment and boosting operational efficiency.
      • Impersonation Elimination: Advanced facial recognition and digital address verification solutions eliminated agent impersonation and fraud, securing their network and protecting their brand.
      • Enhanced BGV Accuracy: Automated BGV processes minimized human error, resulting in significantly improved accuracy and reliable results.
      • Synchronized Compliance: Security checks seamlessly integrated with KYC, mitigating regulatory and business risks for complete peace of mind.
      • Seamless Unified Experience: A single solution eliminated data silos, ensuring data consistency and a smooth user experience for both the client and agents.

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The Challenge

This global e-commerce major faced a crucial challenge: efficiently onboarding and managing its delivery agent network. While their legacy process played a key role in their success previously, it had become a bottleneck, causing several critical issues:

  • Inefficient Multi-Threaded Onboarding: Paperwork and data exchange via emails across multiple teams led to slow, error-prone processes, hindering the timely delivery of agent recruitment and deployment.
  • Incomplete Verification Measures: Gaps in basic verification procedures meant uncertainties about agent credibility, potentially impacting customer trust and delivery security.
  • KYC Compliance Gaps: Without clear confirmation that KYC-verified individuals were the actual delivery personnel, security risks and compliance concerns existed.

These issues directly impacted the client’s operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and potential compliance violations. The need for an imminent holistic solution, replacing the outdated and fragmented onboarding process, was crucial.

The Solution

We simplified the onboarding process for our client and effectively managed all the problems by incorporating these solutions through our platform:

  • We implemented a platform that allowed the client to onboard delivery agents to self-initiate their journey or be registered directly by hub managers.
  • AuthBridge’s solution combined API-based instant verifications with rigorous human-assisted checks, ensuring speed and thorough due diligence. 
  • We replaced slow, paper-based contracts with SignDrive, a digital solution enabling instant electronic signatures. 
  • Our platform seamlessly integrated with the client’s existing proprietary application, enabling real-time data exchange without disruption. 
  • To address concerns about fake addresses, we implemented a cutting-edge address verification solution. This system effectively identified impersonation attempts and verified the legitimacy of provided credentials.

Conclusion

By transforming vendor onboarding, we empowered the client to focus on what they do best – thriving in their industry, knowing their vendor ecosystem is built on trust, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Our AI-powered automation boosted speed and scalability and instilled trust, transparency, and compliance. 

Contact AuthBridge and streamline your Third-party Onboarding and risk management, today!

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AuthBridge Empowers Leading E-Com Major To Streamline Its Kirana Owner Verification Process

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AuthBridge Empowers Leading E-Com Major To Streamline Its Kirana Owner Verification Process

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About the Company

Our client, one of the two major e-commerce giants in India, delivers everything from electronics to fashion to millions of customers. It has a pan-India presence, boasting 400 million registered customers and over 150 million listed products.

Industry

E-commerce

Size

10000+

Key Results

We transformed the client’s process, saving time and fostering trust, in just one efficient, secure journey:

    • 66% BGV TAT Reduction: Streamlined processes and automation slashed background verification turnaround time, accelerating agent deployment and boosting operational efficiency
    • Flawless Onboarding: Our solutions eliminated ALL BGV misses, ensuring complete confidence in new hires
    • Impersonation Eradicated: Advanced checks stopped fake store owners in their tracks, guaranteeing platform security
    • Continuous Compliance: We implemented ongoing monitoring, safeguarding the client’s business 24/7

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The Challenge

This client of ours, a global e-commerce major, wanted to support the local economy and onboard local Kirana stores. However, there was one challenge that they had to encounter in this journey of theirs: Kirana Store Owner Verification

The critical issues that they had to face included:

  • Inefficient and Scattered Onboarding.
  • Security Gaps in onboarding

The Solution

AuthBridge simplified this Kirana store verification process for the client and effectively managed all the problems by incorporating these solutions through our platform:

  • AuthBridge scrapped slow email exchanges and seamlessly linked the client’s website with real-time data exchange, ensuring swift and accurate Kirana store onboarding.
  • Implementation of a hybrid system combining instant API verifications for speed with rigorous human-assisted checks for comprehensive vetting.
  • Ditching legal documents, we integrated SignDrive, a digital solution that empowered instant electronic contract signing, streamlining the process.
  • Our cutting-edge solution identified impersonation attempts and verified credential legitimacy, enhancing the security and integrity of the client’s platform.
  • To guarantee the authenticity of Kirana store owners, we implemented a smart scoring system that analyzed various data points to pinpoint non-compliant Kirana stores.

Conclusion

By transforming vendor verification, we empowered the client to focus on what they do best – thriving in their industry, knowing their vendor partner ecosystem is built on trust, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Our AI-powered automation boosted speed and scalability and instilled trust, transparency, and compliance.

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How AuthBridge Transformed Dealer Onboarding For A Leading Laminate Supplier

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How AuthBridge Transformed Dealer Onboarding For A Leading Laminate Supplier

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About the Client

The client, with its headquarters in New Delhi,  is one of the top 3 global producers of laminates from India, makes around 24.52 million sheets annually and has 23,000+ dealers and prestigious clients.

Industry

Laminates

Size

10000+

Key Results

The client gained peace of mind knowing their dealers were vetted and compliant, all while building stronger relationships through a smoother onboarding experience:

  • More than 70% Reduction in Onboarding Time (TAT)
  • Up to 50% Reduction in Compliance-Related Issues
  • We conducted in-depth due diligence background checks, mitigating potential risks and safeguarding the reputation of the client. 
  • Our real-time verification slashed manual effort significantly, freeing up valuable time and resources for the client. 
  • Our digital e-signing solution for Trade Agreements brought significant cost benefits. Imagine streamlined agreements, signed electronically in minutes, saving money and hassle.
  • Our robust digital platform scaled up operations for our client, giving them the capability to handle 1,000 dealers per year with ease.

Product And Key Checks Offered

The Challenge

The client, with its headquarters in New Delhi,  is one of the top 3 global producers of laminates from India, makes around 24.52 million sheets annually and has 23,000+ dealers and prestigious clients.

  • Eliminate tedious paperwork by ditching the endless forms and expediting onboarding.
  • Seamlessly verify dealer credentials
  • Perform due diligence with thorough background checks.

The Solution

We simplified the onboarding process for our client and effectively managed all the problems by incorporating these solutions through our platform:

  • We created dedicated packages and journeys for each dealer type, streamlining the process for everyone involved. 
  • We included our real-time platform, powered by APIs, which instantly validated credentials, drastically reducing turnaround time (TAT).
  • Our platform captured details for compliance checks and due diligence electronically, ensuring accuracy and transparency throughout the process.
  • We also implemented our in-house e-signing solutions for Trade Agreements, making it easy for dealers to adhere to the client’s norms and complete due diligence requirements swiftly and securely.

Conclusion

By transforming dealer onboarding, we empowered our client to focus on what they do best – thriving in their industry, knowing their dealer ecosystem is built on trust, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Our AI-powered automation boosted speed and scalability and instilled trust, transparency, and compliance.

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- Mr. Satyasiva Sundar Ruutray
Vice President, F&A Commercial,
Greenlam

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