India Securities Regulator Proposes Net Settlement to Lower Foreign Trading Costs
SEBI issued a consultation paper proposing net settlement for large foreign investors to reduce operational costs. The move aims to boost efficiency in India.
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a consultation paper on January 16, 2026, proposing a regulatory reform that would allow large foreign investors to settle only the net value of their trades. This shift from the current requirement of settling each individual transaction is designed to streamline operations in India 
IN. The regulator stated that these changes are intended to enhance operational efficiency and reduce the cost of funding for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) who play a major role in the local capital markets of India.
IN. The regulator stated that these changes are intended to enhance operational efficiency and reduce the cost of funding for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) who play a major role in the local capital markets of India.
