For Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), the required document list typically 

 

1. Account Opening Form:

• Completed form to open an account for purchasing TIPS (through a bank, brokerage, or financial institution).

 

2. Proof of Identity (Any one):

• PAN Card (Permanent Account Number).

• Aadhaar Card.

• Passport.

• Voter ID.

• Driving License.

 

3. Proof of Address (Any one):

• Aadhaar Card.

• Utility Bills (electricity, water, etc., not older than 3 months).

• Bank Statement or Passbook.

• Ration Card.

 

4. Bank Account Details:

• Cancelled Cheque from the linked bank account.

• Bank Account Statement or Passbook to confirm account details.

• For NRIs, NRE/NRO Account details if applicable.

 

5. Photographs:

• Recent passport-sized photographs.

 

6. Signature Proof:

• Specimen signature in the account opening form (consistent with PAN card or bank records).​