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The Ministry of Finance has notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Amendment) Rules, 2026, bringing fresh clarity and tighter oversight to foreign investments in India. The notification, published in the official Gazette on May 1, 2026, amends the existing 2019 framework u
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The amendment introduces stricter rules for investments from countries sharing land borders with India, expands the definition of beneficial ownership, requires government approval for ownership transfers to restricted jurisdictions, and clarifies investment rules for the oil sector.
Any investment originating from entities or individuals of countries sharing land borders with India requires prior government approval.
The definition now includes direct and indirect ownership, cumulative holdings, and control or effective influence over the investing entity, aligning with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
Any transfer of ownership, direct or indirect, that results in beneficial ownership shifting to restricted jurisdictions will now require prior government approval.
Yes, investments from Pakistan are allowed only via the government route and are restricted from sensitive sectors like Defence, Space, and Atomic Energy.
Any transfer of participating interest or rights in oil fields to non-residents is now treated as foreign investment and must comply with Schedule I conditions.
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