In order to provide recommendations and advise SEBI on policy matters relating to Foreign Portfolio Investors (‘FPIs’), it has constituted a Standing Committee for facilitation of FPI investments
The terms of reference of the Committee include:
1. Issues related to investments, operations and measures to facilitate ease of doing business by FPIs in India;
2. To review investment avenues available and to advise on feasibility of new investment avenues;
3. To advise SEBI on measures required to encourage FPI participation in the bond market;
4. To advise SEBI on measures required, if any, in the legal framework for simplification of FPI regulations;
5. To advise SEBI on measures required, if any, in the legal framework to enhance transparency;
6. To advise SEBI on Custodian related matters pertaining to FPIs;
7. To discuss any other issues pertaining to FPIs.