SEBI allows FPIs to use digitally signed power of attorney for faster onboarding; check details

SEBI has allowed foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to submit digitally signed Powers of Attorney (PoA) to custodians, removing the need for notarisation, apostillisation or consularisation. The move, effective August 20, 2026, is aimed at speeding up FPI onboarding and improving ease of doing business.