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Fabric Release Notes | Version 5.16
 July 25th, 2025 by Product Team
Summary: This release introduces critical enhancements to KYC workflows, authentication security, and API reliability.
Release Highlights
I. CKYC Search and Download on Self-hosted Docker Deployment
Enhanced KYC_CKYC_BULK_SEARCH API (POST /v2/kyc/ckyc/bulk/search) and KYC_CKYC_BULK_DOWNLOAD API (POST /v2/kyc/ckyc/bulk/download) with asynchronous processing:
- Accepts bulk records in request.
 - Returns immediate acknowledgment on upload of the request.
 - Delivers per-record results via callback for real-time tracking and reconciliation.
 
II. CKYC Validations
Added format validation guidance for:
- Driving License Number
 - Passport Number
 
III. Standardised Response for CKYC Bulk Search & Download
- Implemented standardized JSON response structure for CKYC Bulk Search & Download without API integration.
 - Ensures consistent, parseable output across all CKYC API interactions.
 
IV. JWT Token Authentication Support for v2 APIs
- Introduced a new authentication mechanism via the 
/v2/auth/tokenendpoint. - Clients can now generate short-lived JWT tokens using existing client credentials.
 - Offers a secure, modern alternative to traditional 
client_id/client_secretauth for Fabric v2 APIs. 
V. Enhanced Reliability for MCA APIs with Parallel Retry Mechanism
- Implemented a parallel thread-based retry mechanism for MCA APIs.
 - Improves CIN retrieval speed and reliability for 
GSTIN_DETAILEDdocument types. - Uses multiple concurrent attempts for better consistency and reduced latency.
 
