NSE International Exchange (NSE IX), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NSE operating from GIFT City, Gujarat, provides Indian investors direct access to global markets through its Global Access platform. Launched with US stock trading, it enables fractional investing in Apple, Microsoft and others under RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) with 30-second video KYC.​

What is NSE IX?

NSE IX is India's regulated gateway to international markets, offering:

• US equities/ETFs: Live now (Phase 1)
• 30+ global markets: Europe, Japan, Australia (3-6 months)​
• GIFT City infrastructure: Tax-efficient, RBI compliant
• No overseas demat needed: Digital portfolio management​

Key Features :-

• Fractional trading: Buy $50 of Nvidia without full shares
• LRS compliant: $250,000 annual limit per person
• 30-sec video KYC: Instant digital onboarding
• Dollar execution: Real-time USD pricing
• Mobile/web access: Trade anytime via app/browser
• Competitive costs: Lower than traditional overseas brokers​

How to Get Started (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit NSE IX portal/app: Global Access section

2. Complete 30-sec video KYC: PAN/Aadhaar verification
3. Fund LRS account: Transfer INR → USD ($250K limit)
4. Browse markets: US stocks, ETFs available immediately
5. Place orders: Fractional/value-based trading
6. Track portfolio: Real-time USD holdings​

Minimum: No fixed minimum; $10+ fractional trades possible.

Click here to know more about the list of 50 US stocks in which You can invest through NSE IX

Who Can Invest?

• Eligible: Resident Indians, NRIs

• LRS limit: $250,000/person/year
• Target: Retail, HNIs seeking global diversification
• Not for: Entities exceeding LRS or non-residents​

Benefits :-

Retail Investors:

• Global diversification beyond Nifty 50
• Tech giants (Apple, Tesla) at fractional prices
• Single platform vs multiple overseas brokers

Tax Efficiency:

• GIFT City benefits
• LRS compliance avoids scrutiny
• Capital gains taxation clarity​

Early Traction: 2,000 clients enrolled Day 1 (Feb 25, 2026).​

Advantages

• Direct US/global stock access via single platform.​
• Fractional trading eliminates high entry barriers.​
• 30-sec digital KYC vs complex overseas setup.​
• RBI LRS compliant with safety net.​
• GIFT City tax advantages.
• 30+ markets expansion in 3-6 months.​
• Proven demand (2K Day 1 signups).​

Risks

• LRS $250K annual cap limits scale.​
• USD-INR volatility erodes INR returns.
• US market hours mismatch (7 PM-1:30 AM IST).
• Currency conversion spreads/costs.
• Regulatory changes to LRS policy.
• Limited initial offering (US only Phase 1).