The Securities and Exchange Board of India has simplified rules for foreign investors. This eases the process of obtaining PAN cards for overseas portfolio investors. New rules introduced by the Income-tax Department had created difficulties. The Central Board of Direct Taxes has now issued relaxations. This aims to make onboarding smoother for foreign investors.

Sebi and CBDT relaxed PAN compliance requirements for foreign portfolio investors after concerns over complex onboarding rules. The clarifications simplify documentation, contact…

CBDT clarifies rules around authorised representatives, TIN and contact details in PAN applications after delays hit onboarding of foreign investors