The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled draft Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Investment) Rules, 2026, for public review. These proposed rules are designed to simplify and modernise India's foreign investment regulations, replacing the existing NDI Rules from 2019. The initiative follows a commitment in the Union Budget 2026-27 to create a more contemporary and investor-friendly framework. The draft aims for enhanced clarity, reduced compliance, and greater flexibility, aligning with evolving economic priorities and business practices.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the draft Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Investment) Rules, 2026 for public consultation. The proposed rules aim to replace and rationalise the existing Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 (NDI Rules), making foreign investment regulations simpler, more transparent, and aligned with India's evolving economic priorities.
The move follows the announcement made in the Union Budget 2026-27, where the Government proposed
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The RBI has released the draft Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Investment) Rules, 2026, for public consultation.
The draft rules aim to replace and rationalise the existing NDI Rules, making foreign investment regulations simpler, more transparent, and aligned with India's economic priorities.
Public comments and feedback on the draft rules must be submitted by August 31, 2026.
Feedback can be submitted via a link in the 'Connect 2 Regulate' section on the RBI's website or by email to the specified address, with the subject line 'Feedback on Draft Foreign Investment Rules'.
Key features include a simplified, principle-based framework, alignment with FDI policy, enhanced ease of doing business, and a future-ready regulatory approach.