03, December 2025 – KPMG in India today announced that it has been awarded the ISO 42001 certification for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS) by SGS, an independent certification body, in July 2025, with the accreditation covering its Gurgaon and Noida offices.

      This international standard, developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), sets out requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an AI management system within organisations. ISO 42001 is the world’s first AI management system standard, providing essential guidance for the responsible and effective use of AI technologies.

      By achieving ISO 42001 certification, KPMG in India demonstrates its alignment with internationally recognised standards for the safe, ethical, and reliable use of artificial intelligence. The certification provides confidence to clients, stakeholders, and regulators that AI technologies are being managed in accordance with established globally recognised practices.

      Harnath Babu, CIO, KPMG in India, said: “Achieving ISO 42001 certification is a significant step in our journey towards responsible and transparent AI adoption. It reinforces our commitment to harnessing artificial intelligence in a safe, ethical, and reliable manner. This certification demonstrates to our clients, stakeholders, and regulators that our AI practices meet globally recognised standards. At KPMG in India, responsible AI is a cornerstone of our digital strategy, and this recognition underscores our dedication to building trust and accountability in every AI solution we deliver.”

      Commenting on the certification, Sub-Regional Director - Business Assurance for SGS in India, Nilesh Jadhav said, “The ISO 42001 certification awarded to KPMG in India, underscores our aligned commitment to advancing responsible AI adoption. This milestone demonstrates how organisations can uphold integrity and independence while fostering trust in AI and driving innovation.”

      Certification to ISO 42001 offers confidence to stakeholders that AI is being managed with the highest standards of safety, fairness, and transparency. It enables organisations to:

      Deploy AI safely with accountability and responsibility

      Embed security, safety, and quality across the AI lifecycle

      Treat AI adoption as a strategic decision with defined objectives

      Demonstrate strong governance while fostering innovation

      Support progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

      This certification marks a significant advancement for KPMG in India in strengthening governance frameworks and reinforcing confidence in AI-enabled services. 

      About KPMG in India

      KPMG entities in India, are professional services firm(s). These Indian member firms are affiliated with KPMG International Limited. KPMG was established in India in August 1993. Our professionals leverage the global network of firms, and are conversant with local laws, regulations, markets and competition. KPMG has offices across India in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Calicut, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Raipur, Trivandrum, Vadodara and Vijayawada.

      KPMG entities in India offer services to national and international clients in India across sectors. We strive to provide rapid, performance-based, industry-focussed and technology-enabled services, which reflect a shared knowledge of global and local industries and our experience of the Indian business environment.


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