India, June 5 -- The central government on Friday announced a series of measures aimed at attracting foreign investments, including easier investment norms for foreign individuals in Indian equities, expanded investment options for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), and tax-free income on government securities with effect from April 1, 2026.

The Union finance ministry said the move is in line with the government's commitment to strengthen India's position as a leading global investment destination and deepen capital markets.

Building on recent initiatives to improve ease of doing business in capital markets, the ministry said further reforms have been introduced to make foreign investment in equities and government securities more acce...