SEBI Streamlines FPI Onboarding with Integrated Digital Signature Feature

• SEBI integrates Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) application directly into the Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) Common Application Form (CAF) portal.
• This new functionality allows FPIs to apply for DSCs from Indian certifying authorities while submitting their FPI registration.
• The move creates a single, end-to-end digital process, significantly easing procedural requirements for overseas investors.
• Expected to reduce onboarding timelines and operational friction, especially for first-time FPI applicants.
• Part of SEBI's broader push for ease of doing business and leveraging technology to enhance India's attractiveness as an investment destination.

Why It Matters: SEBI digitizes FPI onboarding with integrated DSC, simplifying processes and boosting ease of doing business.