An FPI is barred from making fresh purchases of a stock on the floor of the exchange once its stake in the company exceeds 10%. This stems from the regulation under which the entire holding is treated as foreign direct investment (FDI).
Sebi bars Vijay Mallya from accessing securities market for 3 years
According to the order, Mallya is prohibited from buying, selling, or dealing in securities directly or indirectly, and from being associated with the securities market