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What is the story about?
The National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) has rolled out a new unified digital platform for foreign investors — integrating the Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) and Foreign Venture Capital Investor (FVCI) portals into a single system.
The platform is designed to make it easier for global entities to register, track applications, and comply with regulatory requirements while investing in Indian markets.
The upgraded portal was launched during NSDL’s 9th Designated Depository Participants (DDP) Conference in Mumbai, in the presence of senior officials from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and NSDL.
Who can use the portal
The new portal caters to:
How to access and register?
Foreign investors can log in to the unified FPI-FVCI portal through NSDL’s website. Once logged in, they can:
Key benefits and system improvements
Why it matters?
The move aligns with SEBI’s broader objective of streamlining market access for global investors and strengthening India’s position as a transparent and investor-friendly market. For FPIs and FVCIs, the platform offers a faster and more predictable onboarding experience while reducing administrative burden.
The platform is designed to make it easier for global entities to register, track applications, and comply with regulatory requirements while investing in Indian markets.
The upgraded portal was launched during NSDL’s 9th Designated Depository Participants (DDP) Conference in Mumbai, in the presence of senior officials from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and NSDL.
Who can use the portal
The new portal caters to:
- FPIs, which include overseas institutions investing in Indian equities, bonds, and mutual funds.
- FVCIs, which typically invest in unlisted startups or venture capital funds in India.
How to access and register?
Foreign investors can log in to the unified FPI-FVCI portal through NSDL’s website. Once logged in, they can:
- Start a new registration — using guided workflows and validation tools to ensure accuracy.
- Submit documents digitally — with prompts and tooltips to reduce errors.
- Track the application — through real-time updates and audit trails for complete transparency.
- Request a PAN — via API-based integration with Protean and API Setu, cutting turnaround time to one to two days.
Key benefits and system improvements
- Single-window experience: Investors no longer need to maintain separate logins for FPI and FVCI registrations.
- Faster onboarding: Automated processes and technology-driven integration have reduced manual intervention.
- Transparency and traceability: Real-time tracking enables applicants and Designated Depository Participants to monitor progress.
- Scalable infrastructure: The system, built on Angular and .NET Core, promises quick loading and high reliability.
Why it matters?
The move aligns with SEBI’s broader objective of streamlining market access for global investors and strengthening India’s position as a transparent and investor-friendly market. For FPIs and FVCIs, the platform offers a faster and more predictable onboarding experience while reducing administrative burden.
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