The Indian Finance Ministry has announced a series of measures designed to simplify and broaden foreign investment in Indian equities and government securities, aiming to attract stable long-term foreign capital flows. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed that individual Persons Resident Outside India (PROI) will now be allowed to invest in listed Indian companies through the Portfolio Investment Scheme, with the investment limit increasing from 5% to 10% per company and an overall limit of 24%. Additionally, the government plans to enhance participation in government securities by expanding the Fully Accessible Route to include new issuances of 15, 30, and 40-year tenors and Sovereign Green Bonds. Furthermore, the removal of restrictions on short-term investments and concentration limits for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in government securities is expected to facilitate smoother foreign capital inflows. The reforms also include an exemption from income tax on interest and capital gains for FPIs, effective from April 1, 2026. These initiatives are aimed at reducing operational complexities and providing a seamless investment experience, thereby boosting foreign exchange inflows into the Indian economy.