IGNOU BCOC 135 2026 - What are Global Depository Receipts? Discuss the main features of Rese

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What are Global Depository Receipts? Discuss the main features of Reserve Bank of India's Depository Receipts Scheme 2014 for their issuance.

16 Feb 2026

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Global Depository Receipts (GDRs) are negotiable financial instruments issued by a foreign depository bank, representing a specified number of shares of an Indian company. They are denominated in a foreign currency, usually US dollars or euros, and are traded on international stock exchanges. Through GDRs, domestic companies can access global capital markets without directly listing their equity shares abroad. The underlying shares are held by a domestic custodian bank in India, while the depository bank issues receipts to foreign investors. GDRs provide an opportunity for portfolio diversification to international investors

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