<h1>India Opens Equity Market to Qualified Foreign Investors to Boost Foreign Inflows and Market Stability.</h1> The Indian government has allowed Qualified Foreign Investors (QFIs) to directly invest in the Indian equity market to broaden the investor base, attract foreign funds, and reduce market volatility. Previously, only FIIs, sub-accounts, and NRIs could directly invest. This move follows the earlier decision allowing QFIs access to Indian Mutual Funds. QFIs must comply with FATF and IOSCO standards and invest through SEBI-registered Qualified Depository Participants. Individual and aggregate QFI investment limits are set at 5% and 10% of a company's paid-up capital, respectively. The scheme aims to deepen the Indian capital market and increase foreign inflows.