SynopsisThe Reserve Bank of India has boosted investment limits for non-resident Indians, Overseas Citizens of India, and other individuals residing abroad. This move allows them to invest more in the Indian stock market without requiring SEBI registration. The enhanced limits offer greater flexibility for foreign investors looking to participate in India's financial markets.Getty ImagesThe limits for NRI and OCI investors to invest in stock market without SEBI registration are being increased, RBI Gov (representative image)Sanjay Malhotra, governor of the Reserve Bank of India has stated on June 5, 2026 that the limits for investment in the Indian stock market without SEBI registration is being increased for non-resident individuals (NRIs), overseas citizens of India (OCI) and all residents outside India. This means now OCI, NRIs and other residents outside India can invest a even larger amount of money without getting a SEBI registration thanks to the enhanced limits.While concluding the Monetary Policy Meet (MPC) on June 5, 2026, the governor said that after a detailed assessment of the evolving macroeconomic and financial developments and the outlook, the MPC voted unanimously to keep the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) unchanged at 5.25 per cent. The RBI press release said: "Consequently, the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate remains at 5.00 per cent and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate remain at 5.50 per cent. The MPC also decided to continue with the neutral stance."The RBI press release said: "The limits for investment by NRIs and OCIs in equity instruments traded on the stock market without SEBI registration are being increased. Further, the same facility is being extended to all individual Persons Resident Outside India (PROIs) at par with NRIs and OCIs." ...more