The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has enhanced the foreign portfolio investor (FPI) onboarding process by integrating Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) functionality directly into its Common Application Form (CAF) portal. This new feature allows overseas investors to apply for a DSC from Indian authorities while submitting their FPI registration application, creating a single, unified digital workflow. SEBI states this streamlines the process, reduces onboarding timelines, and enhances efficiency for foreign investors.