Company warns that it may suspend domains or de-accredit domain registrars.
NIXI, the organization responsible for managing India’s .in country-code top-level domain, has issued an advisory reminding registrants and registrars that selling or assisting in the sale of .in domain names is prohibited.
Until recently, NIXI’s restrictions focused primarily on registrars, banning them from investing in .in domains. In 2023, the organization found some registrars were circumventing the rule by having third parties register domains on their behalf. In response, NIXI broadened the restriction with a retroactive ban on domain investing that applies to anyone holding .in names.
In its latest advisory, NIXI said it had detected instances of domain trading and reiterated that aftermarket activity involving .in domains is not allowed. The advisory warns that NIXI will take strict action against any domain name, registrant, registrar, or other entity involved in buying, selling, or facilitating the sale of .in domains.
Potential enforcement measures listed by NIXI include suspending domain names, de-accrediting registrars, and initiating other legal or regulatory actions as appropriate. Registrants whose .in domains resolve to “for sale” or similar marketplace pages should consider removing those listings to avoid possible enforcement.
The advisory underscores NIXI’s intent to preserve the .in namespace for legitimate use and to prevent speculative or aftermarket behavior that could undermine trust in the registry. Registrars and registrants dealing with .in domains should review their practices to ensure compliance with NIXI’s rules and remove any active listings or sales channels that might be interpreted as domain investing.
If you manage .in domains, check your domains for parking or sales landing pages and take corrective action if necessary. Staying aligned with NIXI’s policy will help avoid disruptions such as domain suspension or loss of registrar accreditation.