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GIFT City Opens Global Investment Gateway for Indian Investors to Access 30 Markets

A new global investment platform has been launched at GIFT City, allowing Indian retail investors and NRIs to invest in international equities. The platform, developed by NSE International Exchange, simplifies the previously complex process of overseas investing. Key features include fractional investing, enabling participation in high-value stocks like Apple, and a mobile app for rapid account setup. The initiative supports India's ambition to become a global financial hub and operates under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

Key Points: GIFT City Launches Global Investment Platform for Indian Investors

  • Access to 30 international markets
  • Enables fractional investing in global stocks
  • Fully regulated under RBI's LRS framework
  • Account opening in 30-40 seconds via mobile app
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GIFT City opens global investment gateway; Indian investors can now access 30 international markets

Indian investors can now invest in 30 global markets via GIFT City's new platform, simplifying overseas investing with fractional shares.

"The platform would significantly simplify overseas investing for Indian investors, which was earlier a complex and often restrictive process. - V Balasubramaniam"

New Delhi, March 20

In a significant development for India's financial landscape, a new global investment platform has been introduced at GIFT City, enabling Indian investors to seamlessly invest in international equities.

The platform, launched through NSE International Exchange, allows both retail investors and non-resident Indians (NRIs) to access nearly 30 global markets.

The initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of positioning India as a global financial hub and has been developed under the leadership of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

V Balasubramaniam, Managing Director and CEO of NSE IX, described the development as a major milestone for both Gujarat and the country.

"The platform would significantly simplify overseas investing for Indian investors, which was earlier a complex and often restrictive process," he stated.

One of the key features of the platform is fractional investing, which enables users to buy portions of high-value global stocks such as Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc..

This means investors no longer need to purchase entire shares, which can often be expensive, but can instead invest small amounts.

The platform will be accessible through a dedicated mobile application available on app stores, allowing users to open an account within 30 to 40 seconds.

Once registered, investors can transfer funds to the NSE IX bank account in GIFT City, after which their buying power will be reflected instantly, enabling them to start investing in global stocks.

Balasubramaniam emphasized that the entire process will be fully regulated and transparent.

Investments will be made under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme framework of the Reserve Bank of India, which permits individuals to invest up to $250,000 abroad annually.

The 'Global Access' platform of NSE IX will function as an infrastructure provider and aggregator, connecting Indian investors with international markets.

Initially, access has been enabled for US-listed stocks, with plans to soon expand to markets in the UK, Japan, and parts of Europe.

Market participants said the move will allow investors to diversify their portfolios globally -- an option that was previously limited and often required routing investments through financial hubs like Dubai or Singapore.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As an NRI, this is fantastic news. The process of investing back into global markets from India was always so cumbersome. A 30-second account opening? That's the kind of efficiency we need. Hope the app is as user-friendly as promised.
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Rohit P
Good initiative, but I have a question. What about the tax implications? Will the gains from these international stocks be taxed twice? The article mentions it's under LRS, but clarity on the tax treatment is crucial before jumping in.
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Priyanka N
This truly aligns with making India a global financial hub. For years, our capital was flowing out through indirect routes to Dubai or Singapore. Now it can stay within our regulatory framework. A proud moment for Gujarat and India's financial sovereignty.
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Michael C
The fractional investing feature is a masterstroke. It democratizes access. Not everyone has lakhs to buy a full share of Amazon or Tesla. This allows systematic investment in global giants. Very forward-thinking.
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Kavya N
While this opens doors, I hope investors do their homework. Global markets have different risks. Diversification is good, but don't abandon our own growing Indian markets entirely. Balance is key. Exciting times ahead!

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