In a significant step towards globalising investment opportunities for Indians, NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) has launched a new platform at GIFT City that allows individuals to directly invest in overseas markets.
The Global Access platform has started with US stocks and will gradually expand to more than 30 markets across regions such as Europe, the UK and Japan over the coming months. The facility is available to both resident investors and non-resident Indians, giving them a regulated and streamlined route to diversify beyond domestic equities.
Investments will be made under the Reserve Bank of India’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), which permits individuals to remit up to $2.5 lakh abroad in a financial year. The funds will be transferred in rupees and converted into foreign currency for trading in international securities.
A major highlight of the platform is the option of fractional ownership, enabling investors to buy a portion of high-value global stocks instead of purchasing an entire share. The onboarding process has been designed to be fully digital, using PAN, Aadhaar and DigiLocker, and does not require a separate demat account.
The platform operates within the regulatory framework of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and currently offers access to equities, exchange-traded funds and selected debt instruments. Derivatives and cryptocurrency products are not part of the offering.
Officials say the initiative is aimed at meeting the rising interest among Indian investors in global assets while strengthening GIFT City’s role as an international financial hub. It is also expected to make participation easier for NRIs who often face procedural hurdles in accessing Indian market infrastructure.
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