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9 July 2026

SEBI amendment of FPI registration fees

This is a specific regulatory update by SEBI, a statutory body, concerning the operational framework for Foreign Portfolio Investors, which is directly relevant to the mobilization of financial resources in the Indian economy.

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Notes

  • SEBI has transitioned the Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) registration fee structure from U.S. dollar-denominated to rupee-based.
  • Category-I FPI registration fee is now fixed at ₹2.3 lakh, replacing the previous $2,500 fee.
  • Category-II FPI registration fee is now fixed at ₹23,000, replacing the previous $250 fee.
  • The application fee for seeking general relaxations or exemptions from regulatory enforcement has been revised from $1,000 to ₹90,000.
  • The amendment aims to streamline the fee structure for foreign investors operating within the Indian securities market.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of regulatory reforms by SEBI in enhancing the ease of doing business for foreign investors in the Indian capital market. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Following the recent SEBI amendment, what is the new registration fee for Category-I Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs)?

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