Tata Power, in a release, said that it has become the first power utility to enable online, automated bill payments using e-NACH (Electronic National Automated Clearing House). IDFC Bank is a technology partner and a settlement banker to Tata Power.
This is a new-age electronic online mandate registration process, launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), where consumers of Tata Power, Mumbai can now e-sign the mandate online using Aadhaar-based verification.
The first-ever use of e-NACH via e-mandate in the power sector is expected to enhance customer experience and drastically cut Turn-Around-Time (TAT) for online registration. It also makes the process more convenient as consumers do not need to fill in physical forms and can now initiate their mandate registration on-the-go.
Tata Power has collaborated with IDFC Bank to roll out this unique service for building customised technology that makes the digital solution user-friendly, while complying with NPCIs requirements. The implementation of e-NACH aligns with Tata Power’s approach of deploying innovative technologies that consistently enhance the quality of customer service.
Benefits of e-NACH mandate
- Turnaround time of the mandate registration reduces drastically from approximately 30 days (in case of physical NACH mandate registration) to 7 days
- Reduced rejection rates as physical signature is no longer a requirement, making it a more objective process and reducing dependency on consumer’s bank
- Secured process as mandate registrations are initiated only after Aadhaar verification
- Enhanced convenience to consumers as they are not required to visit the Customer Relations Centres. They can apply online from anywhere, anytime at their convenience through a simple 5-step online process.
What is NACH e-mandate?
NACH e-Mandate is an online registration process launched by NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) to facilitate automated collection/payment services for corporates, financial institutions and other government bodies. To initiate the mandate registration process, the consumer needs to fill the online form (https://pace.idfcbank.com/#/NACH/tatapower) and verify his or her Aadhaar credentials through the UIDAI system. The entire process is electronic and does not involve paperwork or physical signatures. The consumer’s bank should be enrolled with NPCI for NACH e-Mandate. Presently, 41 banks are live and many more are expected to join this platform.