RBI’s latest policy steps to lure foreign capital
On 5 June 2026, the RBI announced that the repo rate will remain unchanged at 5.25% for the second consecutive meeting. Alongside, a package of measures was unveiled to make Indian government securities more attractive to overseas investors.
Key developments
- Under the FAR, the RBI will now treat all new 15‑, 30‑ and 40‑year G‑secs as “specified securities”, expanding the investment universe.
- Limits on short‑term investment, concentration and individual security holdings for FPIs under the General Route are removed.
- Investment limits for NRIs and OCIs in equity instruments without SEBI registration are increased.
- The same relaxed limits are extended to all PROIs.
- A concessional forex swap facility will be available till 30 September 2026 to encourage external commercial borrowings (ECBs) by public sector undertakings.
- AD banks can raise fresh 3‑5‑year FCNR (B) deposits with the RBI covering