| Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Economy, Topic: Trade and External sector, Issue: FPI Investments. |
Context: Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have invested over Rs 50,000 crore in Indian stock and debt markets in March.
Synopsis:
- Despite high volatility, FPI activity continues with a rising trend in investment.
- SEBI has exempted certain FPIs from additional disclosure requirements.
| Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI):● It involves investing in assets such as stocks, bonds, ETFs, and mutual funds in another country.
● FPI is regulated by SEBI in India, under the Foreign Portfolio Investors Regulations, 2019. ● FPI includes foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and qualified foreign investors (QFIs). |
