NSDL unveils new FPI-FVCI Portal, simplifying market entry for foreign investors

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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.”