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.

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).

FAQs

Q1: What markets are live now?
US equities and ETFs; 30+ global markets (Europe, Japan, Australia) in 3-6 months.​

Q2: What is the minimum investment amount?
No minimum; fractional trading allows $10+ investments in global stocks.​

Q3: Does LRS $250K limit apply?
Yes, standard RBI Liberalised Remittance Scheme limit per individual annually.​

Q4: Do I need a foreign demat account?
No, NSE IX manages global holdings digitally through GIFT City.​

Q5: Can NRIs participate?
Yes, NRIs eligible under LRS framework via Global Access platform.​

Q6: What are the trading hours?
Aligned with target markets (US: 7 PM-1:30 AM IST initially).

Q7: How fast is account activation?
30-second video KYC; trading enabled same day post-funding.​