Investment Opportunity for Qualified

Foreign Investors in India

Presented By: Pratibhuti

In 2012, the Indian Government allowed investments by Foreign Nationals in the

Indian Equity and Debt Markets.

Previously this was allowed only for certain registered Corporate Entities and

Indian Nationals residing overseas.

Now Individuals in over 40 countries can invest into Indian Equity and Debt

Markets in their individual capacities, and also set up corporations to invest on their

behalf.

The Rules and regulations governing such investments have been notified and

such investments have already started.

Pratibhuti and Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited (ISSL) have tied

up to provide QFI’s an efficient and safe channel to access the Indian Markets.

Pratibhuti Viniyog Limited – Stock Broker.

ISSL - Local Custodian and Depository Participant.

India is among the fastest growing economies in the world and is an

attractive investment destination:◦ Banks and financial markets are extremely robust and well regulated by

proactive regulators

◦ No issues such as the subprime crises have hit Indian shores

◦ Deep capital markets with aggregate volumes on exchanges amongst the

highest in the world

◦ Multiple stock exchanges which have the highest number of listed companies in

the world

◦ Well developed derivative markets

◦ Double taxation avoidance treaty for investors from all eligible countries

Qualified Foreign Investor (QFI) is an Individual / Company or

any other Judicial Entity who fulfils the following criteria:◦ Resident in a country that is a member of FATF, or a member of a group which is

a member of FATF

◦ Resident in a country that is a signatory to IOSCO’s MMOU, or a signatory to a

bilateral MOU with SEBI

◦ Not registered with SEBI as a Foreign Institutional Investor (FII), or a sub-

account of a FII or Foreign Venture Capital Investor (FVCI), or Non Resident

Indian (NRI)

◦ Not forming a part of the Al-Qaida sanctions list published by the Un Security

Council Committee

◦ Not a resident in India

Australia Hungary Russia

Austria Iceland Saudi Arabia

Belgium Italy Singapore

Brazil Japan Slovenia

Bulgaria Luxembourg South Africa

Canada Malta South Korea

China Mexico Spain

Cyprus Netherlands Sweden

Czech Republic New Zealand Switzerland

Denmark Norway United Arab Emirates

Finland Oman United Kingdom

France Poland United States of America

Germany Portugal

Greece Romania

Category Transaction Types

Equity Shares Primary Market (IPOs, FPOs)

Secondary Market (through Regd Brokers, Pratibhuti)

Corporate Actions (Rights, Bonus, Buy-backs, Splits, Consolidation,

Amalgamations, Demergers, Mergers, Open Offers)

Benefits (Dividend)

Mutual Funds – Equity and

Debt oriented (minimum 25% in

Infrastructure funds)

Purchase/ Subscription (demat route only)

Redemption

Benefits (Dividend)

Debt Securities – NCDs,

Corporate Bonds, listed Debt

MF Schemes

Primary Market (To be listed – Public Issues)

Secondary Market (listed on Indian Stock Exchanges)

Corporate Actions (Interest, Buy-backs, Redemptions)

QFIs have been permitted to hedge their currency risk on the OTC market

• Client online registration with ISSL, client to download and fill in forms, affixphotographs and sign the forms

• Client to arrange docs to be Notarized / Consularized / Attested by aCompetent Authority

• Client to provide such documents to ISSL and Pratibhuti

• ISSL to arrange for PAN Card

• ISSL to set up depository (demat) account

• Local Bank Account through ISSL

• Client Registration with Pratibhuti for Trading account

Client Registration and setting

up of Demat, Bank, and

Trading accounts

QFI Overseas

Bank A/c

QFI Local Rupee

Bank A/c

Stock Exchange

QFI

ILFS

Pratibhuti

ILFS Pool Demat

and Bank A/c

QFI Local

Demat A/c

1. Transfer funds2. Trade instruction

3. Trade instruction

4. Trade

execution and

confirmation

5. Trade confirmation

6. Trade confirmation

7. Funds transfer

8. Equity and

funds Transfer

9. Equity

Transfer

The starting paperwork, agreements and account opening with Pratibhuti,ISSL, Bank Account, DP Account & PAN Card Form – though lengthy, is aone time process.

ISSL will be the main orchestrating agency between Broker, Local Bank andthe QFI – enabling the QFI to maintain a one point contact with theCustodian (ISSL).

Incase the QFI desires, the QFI can also be in contact with the local stockbroker (Pratibhuti).

The Indian Exchange Mechanism delinks Trading from Settlements. HenceISSL directly receives/makes payments/shares from the Exchange ClearingHouse – eliminating Third Party Risk.

Neither Pratibhuti nor ISSL place a cap on the minimum or maximum ordervalue.

Both entities are governed by the Securities & Exchange Board of India –Indian Regulator

Started in 1994 in Mumbai as an Institutional Equity Brokerage House, Members with

BSE & NSE, Cash & Derivative Segments..

Professionally managed by highly qualified and experienced professionals with vast

exposure to the financial markets.

Modern offices spread over 3 locations viz., 2 in Mumbai and 1 in Dubai,

encompassing separate functions for the company, also offering online trading

platform via www.pratibhuti.com.

In-house research firm, Ideas1st Research providing detailed research on various

sectors and companies

Empanelled as Equity Brokers with over 30 Institutions including LIC Pension fund,

SBI Life Insurance amongst others.

Servicing approximately 1750 NRI clients from Middle East, Far East, Europe & USA

for investing in the Indian Equity Markets.

Catering over 500 Retail and High Net worth individual residing in India.

Registered Office:

Address: 15B, 3rd Floor, 28 Rajabahadur Mansion, Samachar Marg, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001

Call: +91 22 6148 5300

Dealing Office:

Address: 11, Raheja Centre, Gr. Floor, Free Press Journal Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400 021

Call: +91 22 6148 5700

Dubai Branch Office:

Address: G07, Ground Floor, Bldg. No. 2, Dubai Internet City, Post Box: 500 186, Dubai, U.A.E

Call: +971 439 15200

E-mail: onlinehelp@pratibhuti.com

Website: www.pratibhuti.com

Relentlessly working towards

creating wealth

for our customers.

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