Digitally signed Powers of Attorney now satisfy FPI address proof requirements without notarisation, apostillisation or consularisation.

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....Foreign Portfolio Investors may submit a Power of Attorney to custodians specifying their address through a digital signature compliant with the Information Technology Act, 2000. Such digitally executed Powers of Attorney are admissible as proof of address under the FPI KYC framework, replacing the requirement for notarisation, apostillisation or consularisation. The amendment to the FPI Master Circular takes effect on August 20, 2026, enabling faster digital onboarding of FPI applicants.....