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Sets policy direction and legislative framework for FPI investments.
- Designs overall FDI and FPI policy for India.
- Engages in treaty negotiations (e.g., Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements).
- Coordinates tax policies and incentives related to foreign investors.
- May introduce reforms or liberalize sectors for FPI access.
- Oversees implementation of international economic agreements.
Regulates foreign exchange and monetary aspects of FPI investments
- Manages India’s Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).
- Sets investment limits and conditions in various sectors.
- Provides operational guidelines on repatriation and fund transfers.
- Coordinates with SEBI on investment limits in debt and government securities.
- Monitors macroeconomic impact of foreign portfolio flows.
Primary regulator for FPIs in India
- Registers and regulates Foreign Portfolio Investors.
- Issues guidelines and operational frameworks for investment.
- Monitors compliance, reporting, and disclosure norms.
- Categorizes FPIs into different risk-based categories.
- Ensures transparency and investor protection in capital markets.
Ensures taxation compliance by FPIs
- Governs tax liability on capital gains, dividends, and interest income.
- Handles matters related to tax treaties and exemptions.
- Monitors compliance with General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR).
- Issues PAN and assesses withholding obligations.
- Updates tax norms and clarifications for FPIs.