Plan in works to put FPI & FDI rules on equal footing

Currently, an FPI or an investor group can hold only up to 10% equity in a listed company. More than 10% is allowed through FDI. The fungibility would allow individuals the freedom to freely manage investments. Even portfolio investors can pick up more than 10% stake in a company. Foreign investment is classified under different buckets and faces different regulations, said the official cited above.