Indians Can Now Trade US Stocks Via NSE International Exchange: Know How It Works
February 26, 2026
NSE International Exchange launches Global Access, letting Indian investors trade US stocks and ETFs directly in dollars under RBI’s LRS.
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Last Updated:February 26, 2026, 08:31 IST
NSE International Exchange launches Global Access, letting Indian investors trade US stocks and ETFs directly in dollars under RBI’s LRS.
Indian investors can now directly invest in US stocks through the Global Access platform launched by NSE International Exchange (NSEIX). The exchange has gone live with access to American markets in its first phase.
What Is It?
The Global Access platform is a new offering by NSEIX that allows resident Indian investors to trade US-listed:
Equities (shares)
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
Select debt instruments
The platform has started with US markets because demand is highest there. According to NSEIX MD & CEO V Balasubaniam, more than 95% of global investing interest from Indian participants is currently focused on the US.
Over the next 3–6 months, the exchange plans to expand access to nearly 30 additional global markets, including G7 nations.
How Does It Work?
1. Dollar-Denominated Investments
All trades happen in US dollars. If you invest from India, your rupee funds are converted into dollars before being deployed.
2. Under RBI’s LRS Framework
The platform operates under the Reserve Bank of India’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS).
Resident individuals can remit up to $250,000 per financial year
Funds can be used for permitted overseas investments
3. Fractional Investing Allowed
Retail investors can:
Buy full shares, or
Purchase fractional units (helpful for high-priced US stocks)
4. Fully Digital Access
The platform is available via:
Web interface
Mobile access
KYC is digital and fast. Verification can be completed in 30–45 seconds using:
Aadhaar authentication
PAN
DigiLocker
Current Limitations
While the launch opens global access, there are some boundaries:
Only US markets are live in Phase 1
Investment limit capped at $250,000 per year under LRS
Only asset classes permitted under LRS rules are allowed
Institutional investors are not yet onboarded (expected in Phase 3)
What You Have To Do To Access It
If you want to start:
Register on the NSEIX Global Access platform
Complete digital KYC (Aadhaar/PAN/DigiLocker)
Remit funds under LRS through your authorised bank
Convert rupees into US dollars
Start trading US stocks or ETFs
The process is structured to be similar to opening and operating a domestic trading account, but with overseas remittance compliance built in.
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News18.com
Last Updated:February 26, 2026, 08:31 IST
NSE International Exchange launches Global Access, letting Indian investors trade US stocks and ETFs directly in dollars under RBI’s LRS.
Indian investors can now directly invest in US stocks through the Global Access platform launched by NSE International Exchange (NSEIX). The exchange has gone live with access to American markets in its first phase.
What Is It?
The Global Access platform is a new offering by NSEIX that allows resident Indian investors to trade US-listed:
Equities (shares)
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
Select debt instruments
The platform has started with US markets because demand is highest there. According to NSEIX MD & CEO V Balasubaniam, more than 95% of global investing interest from Indian participants is currently focused on the US.
Over the next 3–6 months, the exchange plans to expand access to nearly 30 additional global markets, including G7 nations.
How Does It Work?
1. Dollar-Denominated Investments
All trades happen in US dollars. If you invest from India, your rupee funds are converted into dollars before being deployed.
2. Under RBI’s LRS Framework
The platform operates under the Reserve Bank of India’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS).
Resident individuals can remit up to $250,000 per financial year
Funds can be used for permitted overseas investments
3. Fractional Investing Allowed
Retail investors can:
Buy full shares, or
Purchase fractional units (helpful for high-priced US stocks)
4. Fully Digital Access
The platform is available via:
Web interface
Mobile access
KYC is digital and fast. Verification can be completed in 30–45 seconds using:
Aadhaar authentication
PAN
DigiLocker
Current Limitations
While the launch opens global access, there are some boundaries:
Only US markets are live in Phase 1
Investment limit capped at $250,000 per year under LRS
Only asset classes permitted under LRS rules are allowed
Institutional investors are not yet onboarded (expected in Phase 3)
What You Have To Do To Access It
If you want to start:
Register on the NSEIX Global Access platform
Complete digital KYC (Aadhaar/PAN/DigiLocker)
Remit funds under LRS through your authorised bank
Convert rupees into US dollars
Start trading US stocks or ETFs
The process is structured to be similar to opening and operating a domestic trading account, but with overseas remittance compliance built in.
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February 26, 2026, 08:31 IST
News business savings-and-investments Indians Can Now Trade US Stocks Via NSE International Exchange: Know How It Works
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