Currently, the National Single Window System (NSWS) provides approvals pertaining to 29 States namely Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. If the desired state is not listed in this please reach out to concern state directly.  We are working to onboard more states and update relevant information on a periodic basis. For more information, please refer to the How to view, identify or apply state approvals user guide.

An investor is required to register on the National Single Window System (NSWS) using their email ID and mobile number. Once they complete the registration process, they can apply for pre-establishment and pre-operation approvals given by the Ministries/ Departments/ States that are part of the NSWS.

Once the user has successfully submitted the application, the same is forwarded to the systems of the concerned Ministry/ Department/ State. The Ministry/ Department/ State then follows its internal system to process the application.

The NSWS does not charge any fee for user registration. However, any fee/ charges required by the Ministry/ Department/ State to process the applications for approvals can be paid through the NSWS portal.

Invest India is a non-profit venture under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India and acts as the first point of reference for investors in India.

As the national investment promotion and facilitation agency, Invest India focuses on sector-specific investor targeting and the development of new partnerships to enable sustainable investments in India. In addition to a core team that focuses on sustainable investments, it also partners with substantial investment promotion agencies and multilateral organizations. Invest India also actively works with several Indian states to build capacity as well as bring in global best practices in investment targeting, promotion and facilitation areas. For more details please visit https://www.investindia.gov.in/.

Services that can be availed through the NSWS are as follows but not limited to: 

• Identification of requisite pre-establishment and pre-operation approval for setting up of a business unit in India 
• Application of suggested approvals
• Digital repository for storing documents related to approvals
• Payment of processing fees to issue any approvals
• Post application, tracking and status update on applications submitted
• Easy Renewal
• Information about approvals such as timelines, fees, documents required etc.

No, the National Single Window System does not re-engineer/ change the existing processes/ procedures followed by the respective Ministries for grant of any approval.

The National Single Window System is a single-window mechanism wherein the services provided by various Central Ministries, Departments, and selective State Governments have been integrated to provide a uniform and seamless experience to the investor.

The Know Your Approvals (KYA) module supports information across 32 Central Departments and 34 States. A list of participating Ministries and states can be seen on the NSWS homepage. Currently, the portal hosts applications for approvals from 32 Central Ministries/ Departments and 29 State Governments. For more information, please refer to the How to view, identify or apply central approvals user guide.

Invest India, under the guidance of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), overall manages the National Single Window System project. Invest India has following broad roles: 

1. Conceptualization of NSWS 
2. NSWS Portal design 
3. Ministry and State onboarding on NSWS
4. Overall maintenance of the portal
5. Performance monitoring of the portal 

The aim of the National Single Window System (NSWS) is to serve as a digital platform that acts as a guide for investors to identify and to apply for approvals as per their business requirements. The National Single Window System as a concept has been introduced to ease the process of applying for regulatory approvals and registrations in India through a single location with an objective as below:-

1. To establish a single-window mechanism by integrating the services provided by various Central Ministries, Departments, and State Governments
2. To provide a one-stop-shop for procuring pre-establishment and pre-operation approvals and permits required to establish a business in India
3. To provide efficient, convenient, transparent, and integrated electronic service to investors, industries, and businesses
4. To provide a uniform and seamless experience to the business user

No, a user does not required to register separately on the respective State Single Window portal to apply for state approvals through National Single Window System. For more information, please refer to the How to view, identify or apply state approvals user guide.

The applicant can update the details from the “Profile” section. Only the Full Name, Mobile Number, and Password can be updated. The user cannot change the Email Address. For more information, please refer to the How to reset password, add member, transfer ownership or reset profile user guide.

No, user ID or login credentials created on the National Single Window System (NSWS) cannot be used to log in to the respective Ministry/ Department’s portal. The credentials created by the investor earlier on the respective department portal still stand valid. However, the same cannot be used to log in to the National Single Window System. 

Yes, currently, you can update your Postal address, communication address and GSTIN, remaining fields are not editable. Therefore, applicant needs to be careful and sure about the information filled while registering. For more information, please refer to the How to reset password, add member, transfer ownership or reset profile user guide

Yes, the applicant can update information such as the communication address and mobile number, however, other fields are not editable. Therefore, the applicant needs to be careful and sure about the information filled during registration process.

Yes, a business user/ investor has to register on the National Single Window System by clicking on "Sign Up Now" before applying for any service from the portal. The user requires an email ID and mobile number to register. For more information, please refer to the How to register, sign in, create business profile on NSWS user guide.

The National Single Window System is designed and built for both foreign and domestic investors/ entrepreneurs of any sector, scale and size.  For more information, please refer to the How to register, sign in, create business profile on NSWS user guide.

Yes, Sole Proprietors can apply for approvals on NSWS. For more information, please refer to the How to register, sign in, create business profile on NSWS user guide.

A Sole Proprietor may require a GSTIN based on their annual business turnover. Please refer to the relevant regulations to assess the requirement for your business. For more information, please refer to the How to register, sign in, create business profile on NSWS user guide.

A Sole Proprietor can use his/her personal PAN if the business is registered with it. If the business has a separate PAN, then the business PAN should be used.

Digilocker can be accessed through its official website (digilocker.gov.in) or via the Digilocker mobile app, available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
You can create an account by going to the portal, clicking signup and then entering full name, date of birth, gender, mobile number, email id and then setting 6 digit security pin. Alternately, you can check Sign In/Sign Up section in FAQ page of Digilocker website.

If you encounter any issues during registration, such as not receiving OTP or facing technical difficulties, you can visit the Digilocker "Need Help" section on their website or app for troubleshooting steps. Alternatively, you can contact Digilocker support for assistance.

Currently, only Sole Proprietors have the option to verify their PAN using two options, Digilocker and DSC.
For any other investors, they can verify their PAN using Digitally Signed Certificate only.
For more information, please refer to the "Register on NSWS using DigiLocker" user guide.

Yes, you can add DSC against the authorised signatory even after verifying your PAN through Digilocker, however that is not mandatory.
 

In this case, you would need to add DSC against the authorised signatory to apply for that approval even if you have verified your PAN using Digilocker.

No. To verify your PAN using Digilocker, it's a pre-requisite to add your PAN in your digilocker account.
For more information, please refer to the "Register on NSWS using DigiLocker" user guide.
 

First you need to ensure that your PAN is present in your digilocker account.

Once PAN is added in digilocker, you can click "confirm" from NSWS popup window and you will be redirected to digilocker portal. You would then need to tick the PAN checkbox and give consent to fetch PAN into NSWS by clicking "Allow" button.
For more information, please refer to the "Register on NSWS using DigiLocker" user guide.

This happens sometime because of some technical issues at Digilocker end and is generally automatically resolved after sometime. In this case, you can try again after sometime.

To verify your PAN using Digilocker, it's a pre-requisite to add your PAN in your digilocker account.

If you click "confirm" without adding your PAN in digilocker, you will still be redirected to Digilocker portal where you will be shown the list of available documents. As it doesn't have PAN, so PAN will not be shown in the Digilocker repository. Once you click "Allow" button, it will take you back to NSWS with status as "Verification Failed" and a message "No PAN document found in your DigiLocker repository. Kindly make sure your PAN is available in your DigiLocker account."
Also the "Next" button will be disabled in this case. You can click on "Go Back" button and then try doing again.
For more information, please refer to the "Register on NSWS using DigiLocker" user guide.

KYA is completely dependent on the information provided by you and is only for guidance purpose. We recommend that you undertake your own independent analysis before applying for generated list of approvals. For more information, please refer to the How to operate KYA (Know Your Approvals) module on NSWS user guide.

Yes, "Documents" Section can be accessed by all the registered members who have been invited/added by "Owner" of the registered business entity under NSWS portal. For more information, please refer to the Understanding NSWS dashboard and document repository user guide.

Yes, an email mentioning a change of status in your application (if a query is raised by a Ministry) will be sent to your registered email ID. Details of the status change can be accessed on your dashboard after logging in to your NSWS account. For more information, please refer to the Understanding NSWS dashboard and document repository user guide.

The India Industrial Land Bank portal is a GIS-based land mapping. It enables investors to identify the land availability in various states to setup their business infrastructure.

Multi-project is a functionality that lets Investors apply for the same approval multiple times within a single project or under different projects. Multi-project was introduced for scenarios where approvals require re-application (either for renewals or because of rejections). For more information, please refer to the Understanding NSWS dashboard and document repository user guide.

There is no limit on the number of projects that can be added. A default project will always be created for the user upon registration. For more information, please refer to the Understanding NSWS dashboard and document repository user guide.

A new project can be added by going to My Dashboard and clicking on 'Add New Project'. A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) can also be registered here by filling the Authorized Signatory Details section. For more information, please refer to the Understanding NSWS dashboard and document repository user guide.

A user can add as many approvals as they require for their business in one project.

The applicant can get additional information by clicking on the (?) symbol beside each question/ dropdown field in the Know Your Approvals (KYA) questionnaire. For more information, please refer to the How to operate KYA (Know Your Approvals) module on NSWS user guide.

The uploaded documents can be viewed and downloaded from the "Documents" tab on the Dashboard. The user can upload documents while filing up the application form, and they automatically get stored in the “Documents" tab. For more information, please refer to the Understanding NSWS dashboard and document repository user guide

Yes, the applicant has an option of adding or removing the identified approvals from their approvals list which Know Your Approvals module generates. 

No, it is not mandatory for the user. Know Your Approvals (KYA) is designed for the applicants who are not aware of the approvals they would require to set up their business. If the applicant already knows about the approvals required for their business, they can directly log in and apply for required approvals under the "All Approvals" section, without taking the KYA questionnaire. For more information, please refer to the How to operate KYA (Know Your Approvals) module on NSWS user guide.

Disclaimer: KYA service serves as an advisory tool to identify approvals based on your inputs and is to be used for guidance purposes only. You are required to conduct your own individual assessment of generated list before applying for approvals.
 

A registered user can track their application on real time basis by accessing the "My Dashboard" section. For more information, please refer to the How to view, identify or apply central approvals user guide.

Any approval required to set up a business establishment falls under the category of pre-establishment approvals and the approval required to begin business operations fall under the category of pre-operation approvals.

To know the pre-requisites to apply for an approval, we request you to please go through the approval details section. You can access it by clicking on All Approvals (under Central Approvals) on the Homepage, searching the name of approval and then clicking on the name of the Approval. Under that tab, information like About the Approval, Validity, Fees, Documents required, Who can Apply, Acts and Rules and Issuing Authority specific to that approval can be found. For more information, please refer to the How to view, identify or apply central approvals user guide.

The button is greyed out to indicate that particular approval is not integrated yet and hence not available to apply through NSWS. The "Apply now" will be enabled once the said approval is integrated in future. For more information, please refer to the How to view, identify or apply central approvals user guide.

The application status and updates can be always viewed on the investor dashboard. For more information, please refer to the Understanding NSWS dashboard and document repository user guide.

All partially filled applications in draft mode will be available on the investor dashboard with the status "Not Applied".

An email and SMS will be triggered for every status change of your application.

The investor will have to login to the NSWS portal to check the status of their application on the dashboard. If the application status is “Approved”, the investor can download the approved certificate issued by the Ministry/ Department from the “Documents” tab. For more information, please refer to the Understanding NSWS dashboard and document repository user guide.

Filling only mandatory fields will allow the applicant to submit the form on the portal. However, we recommend that all the information be filled as to the best of the applicant's knowledge.

Digital signatures on application forms are taken only at the time of final submission and users cannot edit forms after final submission. However, if you have digitally signed documents attached to your draft application, you can make changes as needed.

It can sometimes happen that the applicant is unable to proceed to the next page if the progress is not saved due a technical glitch or a fluctuating internet connection or if a component on the page is incomplete. In such a scenario we recommend that the user:
1. Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled on the page
2. Ensure that all required soft copies of the documents are uploaded in the given format and size
3. Try refreshing the page

Application approval/ rejection procedure is defined by the respective Ministry/ Department. In case of incomplete information/ documents, the department/ ministry will reach out to the applicant directly or you can re-apply for the approval under the Multi-Project functionality (if applicable).

Before final submission of the application portal provides options to review and update the information. Once form is submitted application cannot be edited. You can contact the respective Ministry or State for more information on requesting a revision of the information submitted.

Yes, you are required to use the registered mobile number and email ID to apply for any approval.

The status of approved/ rejected applications can be checked on the investor dashboard after logging into the National Single Window System portal. For more information, please refer to the How to view, identify or apply central approvals user guide.

The timeline for issuance of each applied approval varies as per the timeline defined by the respective Central or State authority and is dependent on fulfilment of all criteria as defined for an applicant.

Yes, a registered user can apply for multiple approvals at a time subject to the:
1. Fulfilment of necessary information required
2. Correct documents uploaded
3. Criteria as defined by the respective Central Ministry, Department, and State Government, for obtaining each approval. 

For more information, please refer to the How to view, identify or apply central approvals user guide.

Yes, a digital signature is required for specific type of approvals. The approval which require digital signature will ask for providing the same at the time of submission of the form.  For more information, please refer to the How to add Digital signature certificate on NSWS user guide.

You need to re-register the Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) which can be done in the following ways
1. Authorized Signatory Details Section in Profile Tab 
2. Manage Project tab found under the Dashboard dropdown option at the top right of the screen
3. Approval Form when applying for it
For more information, please refer to the How to add Digital signature certificate on NSWS user guide.

This functionality is currently not available, but we are working on bringing the option to edit Authorised Signatory details to NSWS soon.

Alternatively, you can create a new project (under the multi-project functionality) by going to My Dashboard, clicking on 'Add New Project' and then adding Authorized Signatory details from there. For more information, please refer to the How to add Digital signature certificate on NSWS user guide.

No, NSWS does not provide the service of creating a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC). Please refer to the following Certifying Authorities in India for the creation of a Digital Signature: -
1. Pantasign CA: www.pantasign.com  
2. Safescrypt: www.safescrypt.com  
3. e Mudhra: https://embridge.emudhra.com/  
4. Capricorn: www.certificate.digital  
5. Verasys: www.vsign.in 
6. (n)Code Solutions: www.ncodesolutions.com  
7. IDSign CA: www.idsignca.com

The cost of obtaining a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) may vary based on the entity issuing it. Please check with the Certifying Authority directly for the charges.

A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is valid for a period of 1 or 2 years and can be renewed thereafter.

Yes, one Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) can be used with multiple NSWS accounts.

A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) works for PDF documents only.

When filling an application form that requires a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), you will not be allowed to upload documents before registering your DSC. Once a DSC is registered, you can upload the digitally signed documents and submit your application after filling in the (mandatory) form fields. Additionally, if you have not filled your Profile Section, you can also register your DSC there.

No, the requirement of a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) varies from approval to approval.

There are two ways of getting a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC): -
1. Save certificate within pen drive/crypto device: When applying for the DSC, a pen drive/crypto device is shared with the user and it can be used to digitally sign documents when inserted into the respective machine/device.
2. Save certificate within device: For cases where using a pen drive is a hassle, the DSC can be saved on the device and be used to sign the documents digitally through the software of the Certifying Authority (e.g., e-Mudhra has the software emBridge). NSWS has integrated e-Mudhra services.
Note: The Office of Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA), issues Certificates only to Certifying Authorities (CAs). CAs issue Digital Signature Certificates to end-users. For more information, please refer to the How to add Digital signature certificate on NSWS user guide.

There are 2 classes of Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) in India: -
1. Class 2: The identity of a person is verified against a trusted, pre-verified database.
2. Class 3: This is the highest level where the person needs to present themselves in front of a Registration Authority (RA) and prove their identity.

No, they are not accepted. Wherever self-attestation has been facilitated as a part of submitting an application for service, the original documents are required to be produced at the point of getting the service. In the case of Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) applicants, they can directly approach Certifying Authorities (CA) at the CA premises with original supporting documents, in which case self-attestation of copies will be sufficient.

No, it is optional but should be filled if the user wants to add their Digital Signature Certificate (DSC). For more information, please refer to the How to add Digital signature certificate on NSWS user guide.

The cancellation process of any approval after submission will be as per the process defined by the respective Central Ministries/ Department and State. Refunds will also be directly issued by them. Kindly contact the respective Central Ministries/ Department and State for further information.

Application fees can be submitted through various modes of payment viz-a-viz Net Banking, Credit/ Debit Card, UPI, and Wallets. For more information, please refer to the How to view, identify or apply central approvals user guide.

No, the National Single Window System does not charge any fee for User Registration.

Processing fees/ charges for each approval vary based on type/ location of business/ sector and others. Based on the approvals applied for and the information submitted in the application form, the module will automatically calculate the total fees that need to be paid by the investor. The details of processing fees can be seen after registration and filling the Know Your Approvals questionnaire on the NSWS portal.

Kindly raise a request under the "Contact" page. For more information, please refer to the How to register a query on NSWS user guide.

Yes, the user can re-open an already lodged grievance and/or call for details. For more information, please refer to the How to register a query on NSWS user guide.

Yes, you can find various user guides on "Guide" section of home page. In case of further queries you can reach out to us (Contact section on homepage).

You can raise Queries related to the NSWS portal, its functionality or any technical challenge faced through the "Query/Feedback" or "Contact" form. Currently, a user cannot raise any query to the Central Ministry or State directly. Only the Central Ministry and State can raise a query to the investor about their submitted application. For more information, please refer to the How to register a query on NSWS user guide.

You will receive an acknowledgement email once your query is submitted and a ticket number is assigned to each query for further tracking. Queries related to the National Single Window System, its functionality, or any technical challenge being faced by the Investor will be responded to within 72 hours (excluding weekends and public holidays). For more information, please refer to the How to register a query on NSWS user guide.

Every Central Ministries/ Department and State have their own website. The contact details could be explored through respective ministry/state websites. Additionally, you can click on respective ministry/state logo available on the footer section of NSWS portal to visit their respective websites.

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Processing FDI Proposals may be accessed over the link https://fifp.gov.in/Forms/SOP.pdf

Proposals for foreign investment in sectors/activities requiring Government approval as per the Consolidated FDI Policy dated 15.10.2020, as amended from time to time (FDI Policy) and Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instrument) Rules, 2019 dated 17.10.2019, as amended from time to time (FEM Non-Debt Instrument Rules 2019) would be filed online through the National Single Window System (NSWS) Portal at www.nsws.gov.in

The applicant would be required to submit the proposal for foreign investment in terms of the guidelines and requirements under the FDI Policy, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for processing FDI proposals, as amended from time to time available at https://fifp.gov.in/Forms/SOP.pdf

Clarifications/queries regarding FDI Policy matters can be submitted in prescribed proforma as available at the link: [https://fifp.gov.in/Forms/FDIPolicyForm.pdf] and submitted over email to fdi-clarification@gov.in

Clarifications/queries regarding filing of online application over FIF Portal may be sent over e-mail: fifp[dash]dipphelpdesk[at]gov[dot]in

Once a proposal is filed online, DPIIT identifies the concerned Administrative Ministry/Department based on the activity of investee company and e-transfers the proposal to the concerned Administrative Ministry/Department (Competent Authority) for processing and disposal of the case. DPIIT monitors overall progress and timely disposal of FDI proposals across all administrative Ministries/Departments

FDI Policy Circular, 2020 may be accessed over https://dpiit.gov.in/foreign-direct-investment/foreign-direct-investment- policy

Para 3.1.1 of the FDI Policy as amended vide Press Note 3 of 2020 dated 17.04.2020 (available at https://dpiit.gov.in/sites/default/files/pn3_2020.pdf) enforced through the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Amendment Rules, 2020 dated 22.04.2020 issued by DEA notifying amendments under Rule 6(a) of the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 (available at https://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2020/219107.pdf) states the following:-

3.1.1(a) A non-resident entity can invest in India, subject to the FDI Policy except in those sectors/activities which are prohibited. However, an entity of a country, which shares land border with India or where the beneficial owner of an investment into India is situated in or is a citizen of any such country, can invest only under the Government route. Further, a citizen of Pakistan or an entity incorporated in Pakistan can invest, only under the Government route, in sectors/activities other than defence, space, atomic energy and sectors/activities prohibited for foreign investment.

3.1.1(b) In the event of the transfer of ownership of any existing or future FDI in an entity in India, directly or indirectly, resulting in the beneficial ownership falling within the restriction/purview of the para 3.1.1(a), such subsequent change in beneficial ownership will also require Government approval.”

Accordingly, in terms of Press Note 3 of 2020, an entity of a country, which shares land border with India or where the beneficial owner of an investment into India is situated in or is a citizen of any such country, can invest only under the Government route. Additionally, any transfer of ownership of any existing or future FDI in an entity in India resulting in the beneficial ownership falling within the aforesaid jurisdiction(s) will also require Government approval.

PN3 Proposals are those proposals which require prior Government approval under the provisions of Para 3.1.1 of the FDI Policy as amended vide Press Note 3 of 2020 dated 17.04.2020 (available at https://dpiit.gov.in/sites/default/files/pn3_2020.pdf) enforced through the corresponding amendment under Rule 6(a) of the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 (available at https://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2020/219107.pdf).

Please refer to Investor Guidance available at https://dpiit.gov.in/for- investors/investor-guidance. Investors are required to provide the description of activities as per the National Industrial Classification (NIC) published by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India NIC 2008 which can be accessed at https://dpiit.gov.in/sites/default/files/NIC-2008.pdf

The time taken in processing of FDI application is specified at Part IV of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Processing FDI Proposals.

After login, the user can access the Dashboard to track status of the application submitted over NSWS Portal. Apart from this, system will send SMS/Email alerts at salient steps of the processing such as Query raised by Administrative Ministry etc.

Once a proposal is filed on the NSWS Portal, it is assigned to an administrative Ministry/Department (Competent Authority) for processing and disposal of the case. List of Nodal Officers of such Ministries/Departments can be accessed over the link https://fifp.gov.in/Forms/ListofNodalOfficer.pdf 

DPIIT compiles and maintains the data of Foreign Direct Investment regarding FDI Equity inflow in the country as reported by the Reserve Bank of India. It is published on a quarterly basis on the department's website (https://dpiit.gov.in/). It is published in ‘FDI Statistics’ and ‘FDI Newsletter (formerly SIA Newsletter)’ and uploaded on the website under the heading ‘Publications’ at the links: https://dpiit.gov.in/publications/fdi-statistics 

There is no fee for filing an online application.

Yes, User can refer the User Guide “How to apply for Foreign Investment Approval” in the “Guide” section of the NSWS Website. The document captures the detailed explanation of the procedure on NSWS.

In order to submit an application over NSWS portal, user has to register on the portal, for which details such as Name, Mobile, Email etc. are to be provided. User will be sent an OTP on Email as well as the Mobile No for verification. Once the user verifies it, the NSWS account will be created. User can then apply for the FDI Approval from the NSWS Portal.

For detailed explanation of the procedure, one can refer the User Guide “How to apply for Foreign Investment Approval” in the “Guide” section of the NSWS Website

The applicant may request for such change over email id fifp[dash]dipphelpdesk[at]gov[dot]in

User can submit the approval multiple times by creating different projects through the Dashboard on NSWS. User can apply once for the approval under each project that is created

For detailed explanation of the procedure for using Multi project functionality, one can refer the User Guide “Understanding NSWS dashboard and document repository” in the “Guide” section of the NSWS Website

Yes, registration on Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal (FIFP) for downstream intimation is required.

Once the user registers on NSWS, they can save the progress of a particular application using the “Save as Draft” function and continue to work on the same in the future and add/modify/delete details as per requirements.

If any FDI approval has already been given to the applicant/company, the proposal should be submitted under the category of Amendment Cases. In case the applicant files a fresh application instead of an amendment, the proposal would be treated as closed and the applicant would be asked to file an amendment application.

The same can be done by selecting “Amendment” under Registration Details in the Application form. For detailed explanation of the procedure, one can refer the User Guide “How to apply for Foreign Investment Approval” in the “Guide” section of the NSWS Website

The details of the documents required to be uploaded at the time of submission of application may be seen at “Annexure 1” of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Processing FDI Proposals may be accessedover the link https://fifp.gov.in/Forms/SOP.pdf

Para 3 of Part III of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Processing FDI Proposals may be referred to in this regard. The same could be accessedover the link https://fifp.gov.in/Forms/SOP.pdf

After electronic submission of the application, the user will receive email/sms alert to submit a physical copy of the application to the concerned competent authority.

It is dependent on the field, restriction on the size or format, if any, will be displayed on the field itself.

Para 3.1 of Part I of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Processing FDI Proposals may be referred to in this regard. The same could be accessed over the link https://fifp.gov.in/Forms/SOP.pdf

The Documents is available under the comprehensive corner under the heading “Forms” and can be accessed over the link  https://fifp.gov.in/Forms/pharma_format.pdf . The same can be printed out and the duly filed with Department of Pharmaceutical, DIPP.

The proposal can be withdrawn at any stage after electronic submission till final disposal of the case. To withdraw the application, go to “Withdraw” option against the application tab given in the Dashboard of NSWS. There you have to upload a PDF document stating the reason for withdrawal duly attested by company and provide remarks.

For detailed explanation of the procedure, one can refer the User Guide “How to apply for Foreign Investment Approval” in the “Guide” section of the NSWS Website

MHA security clearance form would be required to be submitted in respect of cases as mentioned in para 26. The format of Security Clearance form is availableon the portal (Comprehensive Corner-Forms) at the link https://fifp.gov.in/Forms/SecurityForm.pdf. Kindly upload the duly filled in copy of the same or else your application will not be treated as complete.

DPIIT compiles and maintains the data of Foreign Direct Investment regarding FDI Equity inflow in the country as reported by the Reserve Bank of India. It is published on a quarterly basis on the department’s website (https://dpiit.gov.in/). It is published in ‘FDI Statistics’ and ‘FDI Newsletter (formerly SIA Newsletter)’ and uploaded on the website under the heading ‘Publications’ at the links: https://dpiit.gov.in/publications/fdi-statistics and  https://dpiit.gov.in/publications/si-news-letters, respectively.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Policy related queries may be submitted in prescribed proforma as given in the following link: https://fifp.gov.in/Forms/FDIPolicyForm.pdf and emailed to fdi-clarification@gov.in.

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Processing FDI Proposals may be accessed over the link https://fifp.gov.in/Forms/SOP.pdf