FDI and FPI - Foreign Investment in India RBI and FEMA Rules
Introduction
Learn how foreign investments into India work under FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) and FPI (Foreign Portfolio Investment) frameworks.
This course provides a practical understanding of investment routes, sectoral caps, compliance requirements, and RBI/FEMA regulations, helping businesses and professionals handle foreign investments correctly.
It is designed for those involved in raising capital, advising investors, or managing regulatory compliance in India.
What You Will Learn
- FDI vs FPI – key differences
- Automatic route vs government route
- Sectoral caps and restrictions in India
- FEMA and RBI regulations for foreign investment
- Compliance and reporting requirements
- Procedures for receiving foreign investment
- Exit and disinvestment rules
Course Highlights
- Focus on India-specific FDI/FPI regulations
- Covers compliance, approvals, and reporting
- Practical explanation with real scenarios
- Useful for businesses raising foreign capital
- Helps avoid regulatory mistakes
Who Should Enroll
- Business owners raising foreign investment
- Finance and compliance professionals
- Legal advisors
- Investment consultants
- Students in finance and economics
Benefits of the Course
- Understand FDI and FPI regulations clearly
- Avoid compliance mistakes
- Structure foreign investments correctly
- Improve decision-making for capital raising
- Build expertise in Indian regulatory framework
Course Deliverables
- Access to SIFL Learning Platform
- Study material (soft copy + audio)
- Video explanations
- Case studies
- Mock assessments
- Final certification test
Course Modules
Introduction to Foreign Investment in India
FDI and FPI overview
Role in economic growth
Types of FDI
Horizontal, vertical, conglomerate
Practical examples
Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI)
Structure and functioning
Differences from FDI
Investment Routes & Compliance
Automatic route
Government approval route
Regulatory procedures
Sectoral Caps & Restrictions
100% FDI sectors
Restricted sectors
Key compliance considerations
Procedures & Documentation
Step-by-step process
Filing and reporting requirements
Case Studies & Practical Scenarios
Real FDI investments
Common challenges