(v) Investment by Foreign Venture Capital Investors (FVCIs):
Government has permitted FVCIs to invest in the eligible securities (equity, equity linked instruments, debt, debt instruments, debentures of an IVCU or VCF, units of schemes / funds set up by a VCF) by way of private arrangement / purchase from a third party also, subject to stipulated terms and conditions. SEBI registered FVCIs have also been permitted to invest in securities on a recognized stock exchange subject to the provisions of the SEBI (FVCI) Regulations, 2000. These provisions have now been reflected under the FDI policy as well.
(vi) Investment by 'Qualified Financial Investors' (QFIs):
Government has permitted QFIs to invest (DPs), in equity shares of listed Indian companies as well as in equity shares of Indian companies which are offered to public in India in terms of the relevant and applicable SEBI guidelines/regulations. QFls have also been permitted to acquire equity shares by way of right shares, bonus shares or equity shares, on account of stock split/consolidation or equity shares on account of amalgamation, demerger or such corporate actions, subject to the prescribed investment limits. These provisions have now been reflected under the FDI policy as well.
(vii) General permission for transfer of shares and convertible debentures:
The liberalised policy on transfer of shares/ convertible debentures of companies engaged in the financial services sector has now been reflected under FDI policy.
(viii) Changes in FDI policy in single-brand retail trading and pharmaceuticals sector:
The policy regarding Single Brand retail trading has been liberalized and now FDI, up to 100%, is permitted, under the Government route, subject to specified conditions, as per Press Note 1(2012) issued on 10.1.2012. Accordingly, the revised provisions have been incorporated in the Circular. The provisions of Press Note 3 of 2011, dated 8.11.2011, have also been incorporated in the Circular.
In view of the fact that Government has undertaken substantial rationalization/ liberalization of the FDI policy, it is felt that the need for frequent amendments to the Circular does not exist any longer. Further, any changes made in the FDI policy are notified through Press Notes issued during the year. It has, therefore, been decided that the Consolidated Circular on FDI Policy, which was, until now, being released on a six-monthly basis, may, henceforth, be issued after one year. As such, the next version of the Consolidated Circular on FDI Policy, would be released on 29.3.2013.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
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