Summary: The DPIIT has revised the Standard Operating Procedure governing the processing of FDI proposals requiring government approval, to align it with the recent changes introduced under Press Note 2 of 2026 and the NDI Amendment Rules, 2026. While the overall approval framework remains largely unchanged, the revised SOP introduces significant procedural changes, including a dedicated framework for investments from countries sharing land borders with India, enhanced disclosure and reporting requirements, revised timelines and other measures aimed at streamlining the FDI approval process.
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