Non-resident debt investment rules updated as RBI consolidates instructions on NRI holdings and derivative collateral use.

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....RBI has amended the Master Direction on non-resident investment in debt instruments by consolidating earlier instructions on NRI investment in debt instruments and the use of debt instruments acquired under FEMA 396 as collateral with recognised stock exchanges for exchange traded derivative transactions. The updated Master Direction is enclosed for authorised dealer Category-I banks, which are to circulate the changes to concerned constituents and customers. The circular is issued under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and operates without prejudice to approvals required under any other law.....