GENERAL15 Sept 2026
FPI onboarding set to get faster as Sebi's five-day push gains ground
Citi is now the first designated depository participant to launch a five-day fast-track registration process for foreign portfolio investors, or FPIs. This matters because faster onboarding of FPIs has been gaining momentum. In practice, overseas investors may get registered sooner, which could mean quicker participation in Indian markets. If you deal with foreign investors, keep an eye on this change.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Citi has become the first designated depository participant to launch a five-day fast-track registration process for foreign portfolio investors.
- The fast-track route applies to the registration of foreign portfolio investors.
- Faster onboarding of foreign portfolio investors has gained momentum.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you work with foreign portfolio investors, ask your designated depository participant whether the five-day fast-track route is available to you, and confirm the current process and timelines directly with them before you apply.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
TaxQue News Desk
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