Last updated: 22 October 2026. India’s first-quarter FDI equity inflows for 2026-27 were reported at about US$19.8 billion, with Singapore the largest source.
Updates, newest first
| Date | Area | What changed |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2026 | Trade | India–New Zealand FTA in force; next tariff cuts 1 January 2027. Our guide · source |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Markets | Jio Platforms files its IPO prospectus (RHP); bidding 21–23 October. Our guide · source |
| Oct 2026 | Trade | India–US: first tranche of a trade agreement reported finalised; not yet signed. Our guide · source |
| 1 Oct 2026 | FEMA | RBI's amended FEMA export and import regulations take effect — check export-proceeds timelines with your bank. Our guide · source |
| 24 Sep 2026 | SEBI | SEBI board approves FPI participation in non-agricultural commodity derivatives. Our guide · source |
| 3 Sep 2026 | FDI | Press Note 3 (2026): FDI-funded e-commerce entities may hold inventory for exports of goods made in India. Our guide · source |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Trade | India–UK CETA and Double Contributions Convention take effect. Our guide · source |
| 12 Jun 2026 | FEMA | Any individual resident outside India may buy listed Indian shares directly (below 10% per company). Our guide · source |
| 1 Jun 2026 | SEBI | SWAGAT-FI single-window framework for low-risk foreign portfolio investors applies. Our guide · source |
| May 2026 | FDI | Press Note 2 (2026) operational: land-border beneficial ownership up to 10%, non-controlling, can use the automatic route. Our guide · source |
| 1 Apr 2026 | Tax | Income-tax Act, 2025 and Income-tax Rules, 2026 in force — new section and form numbers (Form 10F becomes Form 41). Our guide · source |
| 1 Apr 2026 | Tax | Share buybacks taxed as capital gains in shareholders' hands. Our guide · source |
| Feb 2026 | FDI | Press Note 1 (2026): 100% FDI in insurance under the automatic route. Our guide · source |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Trade | India–EU FTA negotiations concluded; signature targeted for December 2026. Our guide · source |
Pending — not law yet
- India–EU FTA signature (targeted December 2026).
- India–US trade agreement signature.
- RBI’s final regulations on branch, liaison and project offices (draft October 2025).
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Frequently asked questions
What changed for foreign investors in India in 2026?
Among others: the Income-tax Act 2025 took effect on 1 April 2026; Press Note 2 (2026) eased rules for investors with up to 10% non-controlling land-border ownership; from June 2026 any individual abroad can buy listed Indian shares directly; insurance moved to 100% automatic-route FDI; and trade agreements with the UK and New Zealand took effect.
Is the India–EU trade agreement in force?
Not yet. Negotiations concluded on 27 January 2026 and signature is targeted for December 2026.
Please note: this guide is general information based on the rules as they stood on the review date above. Regulations and RBI/CBDT procedures change often — please get advice on your specific facts before acting.