DigiBoxx, India’s first Storage as a Services company that provides sovereign digital cloud storage to Indian businesses & individuals, has launched DigiSign, a secure, legally compliant feature that allows users to electronically sign documents using their Aadhaar number and OTP-based authentication. This solution integrates seamlessly with the DigiBoxx ecosystem, enabling complete digital documentation without the need for physical signatures.
In addition to being paperless, contactless, and instant, DigiSign delivers a host of practical benefits. It helps organizations save time and cut operational costs, while integrating effortlessly into existing workflows in the DigiBoxx ecosystem or other available digital communication tools. It also strengthens trust and ensures compliance with India’s digital regulations, making it an ideal solution for secure and efficient document management. At present DigiSign can be used for enterprise needs such as contracts, NDAs, onboarding forms, vendor agreements and Letters, declarations, and authorizations at an individual level, as well.
Speaking about DigiSign, Arnab Mitra, CEO, DigiBoxx, said, “I am excited to introduce DigiSign to our diverse customer base, marking a significant step forward in expanding the DigiBoxx solutions portfolio. DigiSign streamlines critical workflows – whether it’s contracts, bank forms, government documents, or invoices – DigiSign ensures seamless, efficient, and paperless operations across the board. With DigiSign, we’re not just simplifying the way documents are signed—we’re securing trust in every transaction. This launch marks a major step forward in helping businesses move faster, stay compliant, and operate with greater confidence in the digital age. DigiSign is designed to support India’s vision of ease of doing business—enabling enterprises to operate seamlessly, securely, and at scale. As India strides toward becoming Atmanirbhar, our digital signature platform empowers businesses and citizens alike to embrace secure, paperless, and efficient workflows. This is our contribution to building a digitally empowered nation. We are proud to power this progress as part of Viksit Bharat.”
An Aadhaar-based digital signature, or Aadhaar eSign, allows users to electronically sign documents using their unique Aadhaar credentials. Designed for convenience and compliance, DigiSign is a versatile eSignature solution built to support a broad range of use cases across industries, making digital documentation faster, easier, and more secure.
Features of DigiSign
| • Aadhaar-Linked Authentication: Uses UIDAI-approved OTP verification for secure signer authentication |
| • Legally Valid: Compliant with the IT Act, 2000, making DigiSign equivalent to a handwritten signature in India |
| • Built Into DigiBoxx: No third-party redirection—upload, sign, and share documents within the platform |
| • Tamper-Proof: Documents are locked with a secure digital certificate after signing |
| • Detailed Audit Trail: Includes timestamp, Aadhaar reference, IP address, and device details for every signature |
Unlike traditional digital signatures that require hardware tokens or certificates, Aadhar eSign leverages Aadhaar-based authentication to enable fast, secure, and location-independent document signing.
As India rapidly embraces digitization, electronic signatures – especially those linked to Aadhaar – have become essential tools for enabling secure and seamless online transactions. Aadhaar-based eSign solutions are transforming the way individuals and organizations sign documents by streamlining workflows, enhancing security, and significantly reducing reliance on physical paperwork.
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