Foreign investment restrictions require compliance with governing rules, while existing investments remain protected and exceptional permission may carry conditions.

Rule 3 prohibits a person resident outside India from making investment in India except as permitted under the Act, rules or regulations. Investments validly made and held at commencement are deemed to have been made under these Rules and remain governed by them. The Reserve Bank may, on application and for sufficient reasons, permit an investment subject to necessary conditions.

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