Definition
Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) involves investments by foreign individuals, institutional investors, or foreign entities in the financial assets of India, such as stocks, government securities, corporate bonds, etc.
Process of Investing
Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) involves investments by foreign individuals, institutional investors, or foreign entities in the financial assets of India, such as stocks, government securities, corporate bonds, etc.
Registration:
Foreign investors intending to invest in Indian financial markets as FPIs need to register with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Categories:
FPIs are categorized into different categories based on their risk profile and investment objectives.
Investment Limits:
SEBI sets out investment limits for each category of FPI. These limits may vary based on factors such as sectoral caps, overall FPI limits for certain categories of securities, etc.
KYC Requirements:
FPIs need to comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) norms as prescribed by SEBI.
Our role
An FPI is required to appoint a Broker to execute trades in India through this route. Kai Securities can partner with an FPI to facilitate smooth trade executions and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders such as Custodians to ensure seamless transactions.