Approval Granted
SEBI approves introduction of single-window, easier access for FPIs
This story was originally published at 22:29 IST on 12 September 2025
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NEW DELHI – Building on a proposal put forth last month, the Securities and Exchange Board of India Friday approved the introduction of a single-window access for foreign portfolio investors and foreign venture capital investors seeking to participate in the Indian securities market. The new framework – Single Window Automatic and Generalised Access for Trusted Foreign Investors (SWAGAT-FI)- is aimed at providing easier investment access to low-risk foreign investors, enabling a unified registration process across multiple investment routes, and reducing repeated compliance and documentation for such entities, SEBI said in a press release Friday following the market regulator's board meeting.
"This initiative seeks to reduce regulatory complexity, simplify compliance, and enhance India's global competitiveness as an investor-friendly destination," SEBI said. The low risk foreign investors identified by SEBI include government and government-related investors such as central banks, sovereign wealth funds, multilateral entities, and highly regulated public retail funds. Eligible FPI applicants can opt for the new framework at the time of initial registration, SEBI said, while existing FPIs may also convert to it.
The relaxations for FPIs under the new framework, according to SEBI, will entitle them to have a registration validity, know-your-client review, and fee payment of $2,500, to be applicable for a 10-year block instead of a three-year cycle. These FPIs will also have the option to use a single demat account for holding all securities, with systems in place to ensure proper tagging and identification across channels.
SEBI said a six-month timeframe has been provided for the full implementation of this new framework. At its board meeting Friday, the market regulator also noted the launch of the 'India Market Access' website, designed as a single-window digital platform for foreign portfolio investors. End
Reported by Shakshi Jain and Rajesh Gajra
Edited by Deepshikha Bhardwaj
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