what is nsdl in pan card

NSDL stands for National Securities Depository Limited. In the context of a PAN card, the associated entity is NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited, which is now known as Protean eGov Technologies Limited. This agency is one of the two main organisations authorised by the Income Tax Department to manage Permanent Account Number (PAN) services. Its functions include processing applications for new PAN cards, handling requests for changes or corrections in existing PAN data, and providing a portal for applicants to track their application status.