FPI Investment Limit Raised By RBI

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FDI VS FPI

When investment is made with an intent of obtaining an ownership stake in a foreign country- FDI.
In FDI investment is done through transfers of funds, resources, technology etc.
When the investment is made in the financial assets of a company in foreign country- FPI.
In FPI investment is done through stock, bonds, etc.

According to the current norms,
Short-term investments by a foreign portfolio investor (FPI) should not exceed 20% of the total investment of that FPI in DEBT
The short-term investment limit has now been increased from 20% to 30%
RBI has also made relaxation in the voluntary retention route (VRR) for FPI investments in debt.

In March 2019, The RBI introduced a separate channel, the ‘Voluntary Retention Route’ ,To enable FPIs to invest in debt markets in India.

Investments through VRR are free of- Macro-prudential and other regulatory prescriptions
Applicable to FPI investments in debt markets.

FPIs should voluntarily commit to retain a required minimum percentage of their investments in India for a particular period.
Currently this period is of 3 years.
The investment limit under VRR has been increased to ₹1,50,000 crore from the ₹75,000 crore of the earlier scheme, with a minimum retention period of three years.
Investment limits will be available on tap and allotted on a first-come, first- served basis, the RBI said.