SEBI's new FPI registration system: What it means for investors
SEBI just rolled out SWAGAT-FI, a digital system that aims to cut the registration time for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) from about 30 days to just five.
The idea is simple: make it way easier and faster for big global players—like central banks, pension funds, and mutual funds—to start investing in India.
What's the big deal?
SWAGAT-FI isn't just about speed—the source does not report any change to FPI registration validity; it reports that SEBI launched SWAGAT-FI in 2025 as a single-window digital platform, cuts down on paperwork, and lets investors register through a single window.
This comes after a year of major FPI outflows in 2025, so SEBI's hoping these changes boost confidence and bring more money into Indian markets.
If you're interested in finance or India's place in the global economy, this move could mean more growth—and possibly more opportunities—down the line.