GENERAL23 Sept 2026
SWAGAT-FI for low-risk foreign investors logs 164 registrations in 100 days
India's new fast-track entry route for trusted foreign investors came into force on June 1. It drew 164 registrations in just over 100 days. It covers sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and insurance companies, who bring 70% of foreign investment. Registration now runs 10 years instead of 3, cutting renewal paperwork. Foreign investors added ₹70,200 crore to Indian equities till August-end. Ask your advisor if you qualify.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The SWAGAT-FI framework came into force on June 1 and drew 164 registrations in just over 100 days.
- Low-risk investors such as sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and insurance companies now get a 10-year registration instead of the earlier 3-year cycle.
- Foreign investors added a net ₹70,200 crore to Indian equity markets till August-end, but pulled out ₹27,810 crore in September.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you are a foreign portfolio investor or advise one, check whether your fund falls in the low-risk categories covered by SWAGAT-FI and discuss the registration process with your compliance advisor before relying on it.
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