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In today’s digital-first financial environment, completing your Know Your Customer (KYC) process has become a basic requirement for operating a mutual fund or demat account. Yet many investors suddenly discover that their KYC status shows “On Hold” or “Pending”, preventing them from making fresh investments or completing transactions. This situation can feel frustrating, but the underlying issues are usually minor — and the fix is often simple and quick.

Most KYC hold-ups are triggered by one of three reasons:

1. Your mobile number or email ID has not been verified.

2. Your PAN is not correctly linked with Aadhaar.

3. Your details are undergoing re-verification by a KYC Registration Agency (KRA) under updated SEBI regulations.

Understanding why your KYC is on hold and knowing where to update your details can help restore full account access within minutes.

Step 1: Check Your Current KYC Status

Before attempting any correction, visit any KRA website and check your KYC status using your PAN number. Some commonly used platforms include CVL KRA, KFintech, NDML, CAMS, and NSDL.

These portals will show statuses such as:

• KYC Validated

• KYC Registered

• Under Process

• On Hold

Alongside the status, you will also see a reason code, which explains the specific issue — whether it is missing verification, mismatch in PAN-Aadhaar data, inconsistencies in personal details, or an incomplete re-verification process. This code helps you identify what exactly needs to be corrected.

Step 2: Fixing the Issue — The Quickest Methods

1. If Mobile Number or Email Verification Is Pending

Investors can re-verify these details through the portal of their Asset Management Company (AMC) or the Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA). Most AMCs and RTAs now support a paperless KYC update, allowing users to verify their contact information via Aadhaar OTP authentication.
Once this verification is complete, the KRA typically updates the status within a short time.

2. If PAN and Aadhaar Are Not Linked

This is a common reason behind KYC being placed on hold. Simply visit the Income Tax Department’s portal, link your PAN with Aadhaar, and then return to the KRA website to re-validate your KYC.
After linking, the updated information automatically syncs with KRA databases.

3. If KRA Re-Verification Is Incomplete

As per SEBI’s updated norms, KRAs are required to independently verify investor information from official sources. If this re-verification is pending or unsuccessful, your KYC may temporarily move to “On Hold.”
In this case, you should revisit any KRA portal and upload or authenticate the required details again using Aadhaar-based verification.

Step 3: Use the Right Platforms for Smooth Updates

Mutual fund and demat investors can complete or update their KYC using any authorized portals such as:

• CVL KRA

• KFintech

• NDML

• CAMS

• NSDL

These platforms forward your details to the KRA, which then verifies them independently from official sources to ensure compliance and security.

Stay Updated to Avoid Future KYC Issues

It’s important to understand that KYC verification is not a one-time formality. Any change in your mobile number, email address, or residential address must be updated not only with your AMC or broker, but also with the KRA.
Keeping your PAN–Aadhaar link active and checking your KYC status after changes can prevent sudden transaction blocks in the future.

Additional Support Options

If online updates feel challenging, investors can also visit their AMC service centers or even complete KYC through India Post. Many institutions now offer video KYC, enabling a fully remote process without any paperwork or in-person visits.