Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Sebi Proposes Easing Capital Flows for Foreign Investors
India's capital market regulator, Sebi, wants to make it easier for foreign investors to invest in India.
They proposed a system called SWAGAT-FI for investors considered low-risk, making it simpler for them to invest.
They also want to let resident Indians invest in FPIs, especially through IFSC.
This involves allowing retail schemes at IFSC with Indian sponsors to register as FPIs.
Sebi also suggests changes for schemes aimed at accredited investors, giving them more flexibility.
These proposals are open for public feedback, aiming to encourage investment while keeping safeguards in place.
Sebi proposed easing capital flows for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs).
The 'Single Window Automatic and Generalised Access for Trusted Foreign Investors' (SWAGAT-FI) is proposed for low-risk investors.
Resident Indians can participate in FPIs via retail schemes at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC).
Sebi proposed measures to facilitate resident Indian entities in the FPI ecosystem.
Proposals are open for stakeholder comments until August 29.
- Who
- Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).
- What
- Sebi proposed changes to ease capital flows for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs).
- When
- Proposals open for comments until August 29.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To facilitate easier investment access and wider participation.
- FPIs
- Foreign Portfolio Investors
- SWAGAT-FI
- Single Window Automatic and Generalised Access
- IFSC
- International Financial Services Centre
- AUC
- Assets Under Custody
- Deadline for Comments
- August 29