Investments through P-notes decline.

Why in news?

• Investments in the Indian capital market through Participatory notes (P-notes) dropped to Rs. 87,989 crore at the end of January and experts believe that foreign investors will continue with their negative stance amid the Ukraine crisis.

About Participatory notes (P-notes)

• P-Notes are financial instruments required by investors or hedge funds to invest in Indian securities without having to register with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
• Investors save time, money and scrutiny associated with direct registration.
• P-Notes are among the group of investments considered to be Offshore Derivative Investments (ODIs). 
• The P-Notes include investments in equity, derivatives, debt and other hybrid instruments.
• Majority of the investments is in the equity space.
• P-notes are issued by registered Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to overseas investors who wish to be a part of the Indian stock market without registering themselves directly
• They, however, need to go through a due diligence process.
• These investments are also beneficial to India as they provide access to quick money to the Indian capital marke