Mumbai: National
Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) has announced the successful revamp of its
Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) Portal and the launch of the Foreign
Venture Capital Investor (FVCI) Portal — a unified digital platform
designed to simplify, accelerate, and enhance the registration and compliance
experience for global investors in India’s securities markets.
The upgraded portal was unveiled on
November 7, 2025, by Dr. Ruchi Chojer, Executive Director, Securities and
Exchange Board of India (SEBI), in the presence of Ms. Aparna Thyagarajan,
Chief General Manager, SEBI; Shri Rajesh Anand Gujjar, Chief General Manager,
SEBI; Shri Vijay Chandok, MD & CEO, NSDL, Shri Sameer Patil, Chief Business
Officer, NSDL; and other senior officials of the company and the DDP community
during NSDL’s 9th Designated Depository Participants (DDP)
Conference held in Mumbai.
Empowering global investors with a
single window experience: The revamped platform unifies FPI and FVCI
registration and operations on a single interface, removing multiple logins and
manual steps.
- Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs)
re overseas entities registered with SEBI that invest in Indian equities,
bonds, and mutual funds, supporting capital formation and market
liquidity.
- Foreign Venture Capital Investors
(FVCIs) are overseas entities investing in
venture capital funds or unlisted Indian startups, promoting innovation
and entrepreneurship
Key Features and Enhancements
- Ease of Registration:
Guided workflows, validations, and tooltips simplify and streamline the
process.
- Traceability:
Application tracking and audit trails ensure full transparency
- Single-Window Unified Platform:
Unified interface for FPI and FVCI registrations reduces duplication and
speeds onboarding.
- PAN Request Automation:
API integration with Protean and API Setu cuts turnaround time to 1-2
days.
- Technology-Driven Design:
Built on Angular, .NET Core, and SQL Server for scalability and 3–5 second
load times.
Speaking at the event, Dr Ruchi
Chojer, Executive Director, SEBI, said “The new platform reflects SEBI’s
vision for a seamless, investor-friendly Indian market — a system that is
efficient, transparent, and globally benchmarked.”
Shri Vijay Chandok, MD & CEO, NSDL,
said,
“Progress is embodied by the launch of the revamped FPI and FVCI portals.
This is not just an upgrade; it’s a powerful commitment from NSDL to empower
participants with world-class digital infrastructure.”
Further, Shri Sameer Patil, Chief
Business Officer, NSDL, added, “True progress lies in simplification.
This platform embodies that principle — making global access to Indian markets
faster, easier, and more transparent.”