Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Sebi Boosts FPI Access, Eyes REIT Index Inclusion
India's market regulator, Sebi, is making it easier for foreign investors to join and trade in Indian markets by digitizing the registration process.
They're also considering including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in market indices to improve liquidity and attract more investors.
Sebi aims to make FPI registration entirely paperless using digital signatures
Target is to reduce registration time from months to a few days
Sebi exploring REIT inclusion in market indices to enhance liquidity
REITs to be treated as equity, InvITs to remain hybrid instruments
Sebi to expand liquid mutual funds to include REITs and InvITs
- Who
- Sebi (Securities and Exchange Board of India)
- What
- Digitizing FPI onboarding process and exploring REIT index inclusion
- When
- Currently in progress, with a target to reduce registration time
- Where
- Indian markets
- Why
- To attract and facilitate foreign investment and improve liquidity
Pro-FPI & REIT Reforms
Domestic Investor Concerns
Market Access & Liquidity
Pro-FPI & REIT Reforms
FPIs and REIT investors welcome Sebi's proposals to simplify market access, reduce costs, and improve liquidity
Domestic Investor Concerns
Some domestic investors may feel that these reforms favor foreign investors and REITs over them, potentially leading to increased competition
- FPI Stake in Listed Companies
- 17%
- Target Registration Time
- A few days
- REITs Classification
- Equity
- InvITs Classification
- Hybrid Instruments
