1. Global Depository Receipts (GDRs) and American Depository Receipts (ADRs) represent an interest in underlying shares of an Indian company that are held in custody by a domestic custodian bank on behalf of international depositories. 2. The international depositories then issue depository receipts to non-resident investors, entitling them to the underlying shares. Depository receipts can be listed and traded on international stock exchanges. 3. Indian companies can raise capital through issuing ADRs/GDRs/FCCBs on international markets without investment ceilings. Eligible companies must have a consistent three-year track record of good financial or other performance.