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ARTICLE · 18 FEBRUARY 2026

Sagus Speaks January 2026 | Part II

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The Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") has issued two circulars dated 16.01.2026, namely, circular on the Single Window Automatic and Generalised Access for Trusted Foreign Investors...

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This Newsletter covers key Regulatory & Policy Updates, Government Notifications and Judicial Pronouncements.

REGULATORY AND POLICY UPDATES

SEBI introduces Single Window Automatic and Generalised Access for Trusted Foreign Investors (SWAGAT-FI) framework for FPIs and FVCIs

The Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") has issued two circulars dated 16.01.2026, namely, circular on the Single Window Automatic and Generalised Access for Trusted Foreign Investors ("SWAGAT-FI") framework for Foreign Portfolio Investors1 ("FPI Circular") and circular on the SWAGAT-FI framework for Foreign Venture Capital Investors2 ("FVCI Circular"). The FPI Circular and the FVCI Circular are hereinafter collectively referred to as the "SWAGAT-FI Circulars".

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