RBI opens listed Indian equities for foreign investors

The RBI announced that overseas individuals can invest in equity instruments of listed Indian companies on recognised stock exchanges with enhanced limits, further liberalising India's foreign investment regime. The move aims to broaden the foreign investor base, boost forex inflows, and stabilise the rupee amid FPI outflows. All commercial banks have been permitted to open repatriable rupee accounts for individuals outside India, though cumbersome KYC and FEMA-compliant onboarding remain key implementation challenges.