SEBI Reaffirms Commitment to Global Capital at India–US Investment Dialogue

On Friday, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Tuhin Kanta Pandey, met venture capital stakeholders and industry leaders in San Francisco to discuss the evolving India–US economic partnership and emerging investment opportunities. He highlighted India’s focus on simplifying access for foreign investors while ensuring long-term stability in its capital markets.

India Open to Global Capital

“India remains open and welcoming to global capital. SEBI’s approach is risk-based and facilitative, with a strong focus on easing investor access, strengthening market integrity, and ensuring long-term stability,” Pandey said.

The interaction took place at the India–US Investment Dialogue organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry in collaboration with the Consulate General of India. The SEBI chief engaged with global investors and venture capital players on strengthening cross-border investment ties.

Record Selling by FPIs

According to data from the National Securities Depository Limited, March witnessed the highest monthly outflows from Indian equities, exceeding ₹1.18 lakh crore. So far in 2026, foreign portfolio investors have net sold ₹1.79 lakh crore, extending the heavy selling seen in 2025, when outflows stood at ₹1.66 lakh crore.

SEBI has introduced multiple measures to improve ease of access for foreign portfolio investors, including simplified registration and re-KYC processes, greater digitisation, enhancements to the block deal framework, and the introduction of a netting mechanism.

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Strengthening India–US Investment Ties

K Srikar Reddy, Consul General of India in San Francisco, emphasised that stronger partnerships with global investors, especially from the US, are crucial for India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047, according to a CII statement.

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