To simplify processes for foreign investors, SEBI has introduced several new regulatory measures. Over time, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) faced challenges in accessing scattered information across various regulations and institutions. To address this, SEBI has launched a dedicated website called “India Market Access” (www.indiamarketaccess.in), which consolidates all rules and guidelines in one place, making it easier for FPIs to invest and stay compliant in India.

SEBI has also approved the SWAGAT-FI (Single Window Automatic & Generalised Access for Trusted Foreign Investors) framework for both FPIs and Foreign Venture Capital Investors (FVCIs). This framework aims to reduce paperwork and provide a single automated access point for foreign investors.

On August 8, 2025, SEBI issued consultation papers seeking public feedback and recommendations from the Alternative Investment Policy Advisory Committee (AIPAC). Based on the feedback, SEBI decided to lower the minimum investment requirement for Large Value Funds (LVFs) from ₹70 crore to ₹25 crore, encouraging greater capital inflows.

For large listed companies with a market capitalization between ₹1 lakh crore and ₹5 lakh crore, SEBI has proposed a minimum public offer of 2.75%, with the final decision pending government approval.

SEBI Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey is also planning amendments to the Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) regulations to define AI-only funds, helping accredited investors better assess associated risks.

As of September 12, 2025, SEBI has approved measures to ease IPO norms for large companies. Firms valued at over ₹5 lakh crore will now be required to sell only 2.5% of shares in their IPOs instead of the earlier 5%. Companies with a market cap of ₹50,000 crore to ₹1 lakh crore will have five years (instead of three) to meet the 25% public shareholding requirement.

SEBI also announced the appointment of two executive directors to lead Vertical 1 and Vertical 2, who will join the MII board, while clarifying the responsibilities of Managing Directors (MDs), Executive Directors (EDs), and key managerial personnel.

For IPOs, SEBI has increased the anchor investor allocation from one-third to 40% to allow greater participation from institutional investors. Of this, one-third will be reserved for domestic mutual funds, with the remaining portion available to pension funds and insurance companies.

Additionally, SEBI has finalized AIF schemes exclusively for accredited investors, eased certain compliance rules, and reduced the mutual fund exit load for cities outside the top 30 from 5% to 3%.