SEBI Launches SWAGAT-FI to Attract Long-Term Foreign Investment.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched the SWAGAT-FI (Simplified Way of Access and Gateway for Investors in Trusts – Foreign Investors) framework to make foreign investment in India more seamless, transparent, and attractive. This initiative primarily targets long-term, low-risk investors such as sovereign wealth funds and pension funds.

      - Under SWAGAT-FI, the registration validity for eligible foreign investors has been extended from 3 years to 10 years, ensuring stability and long-term confidence in Indian markets.

      - A dedicated digital portal has been introduced, cutting onboarding time for foreign investors to just one week. This reform streamlines the entry process and reduces bureaucratic hurdles.

Main Point :-   (i) The framework allows investors to use a single demat account for all their investments in India, eliminating the need for multiple accounts and making investment management more efficient.

      (ii) SWAGAT-FI aims to enhance transparency and attract long-term global capital, making foreign investment in India faster, simpler, and more appealing while aligning with India’s economic growth vision.

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