{"id":17699,"date":"2026-04-17T16:56:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T11:26:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/?p=17699"},"modified":"2026-04-17T16:56:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T11:26:18","slug":"how-to-invest-in-us-stocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Invest in US Stocks from India: Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Investing in US stocks is no longer something reserved for hedge funds or ultra-rich investors. Today, Indian investors can own global companies like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Tesla with just a few clicks, and sometimes with as little as $1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But while access has become easier, clarity hasn\u2019t. Between RBI rules, taxes, TCS, forex charges, and US market timings, many investors hesitate or make costly mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This blog breaks down how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/why-should-you-prioritise-investing\/\">invest<\/a> in US stocks from India using Tickertape &#8211;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Why-Are-Indian-Investors-Looking-at-US-Stocks\" title=\"Why Are Indian Investors Looking at US Stocks?\">Why Are Indian Investors Looking at US Stocks?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#US-vs-Indian-Markets-A-Snapshot\" title=\"US vs Indian Markets: A Snapshot\">US vs Indian Markets: A Snapshot<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#How-Do-Indians-Invest-in-US-Stocks\" title=\"How Do Indians Invest in US Stocks?\">How Do Indians Invest in US Stocks?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Platform-Comparison\" title=\"Platform Comparison\">Platform Comparison<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#How-to-Start-Investing-in-US-Stocks-Using-Tickertape\" title=\"How to Start Investing in US Stocks Using Tickertape\">How to Start Investing in US Stocks Using Tickertape<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Step-1-Open-FREE-Broker-Account\" title=\"Step 1: Open FREE Broker Account\">Step 1: Open FREE Broker Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Step-2-Connect-Bank-Account\" title=\"Step 2: Connect Bank Account\">Step 2: Connect Bank Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Step-3-Add-Money-to-US-Wallet\" title=\"Step 3: Add Money to US Wallet\">Step 3: Add Money to US Wallet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Step-4-Make-Make-your-1st-Investment\" title=\"Step 4: Make Make your 1st Investment\">Step 4: Make Make your 1st Investment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Documents-Required-for-KYC\" title=\"Documents Required for KYC\">Documents Required for KYC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#US-Stock-Market-Timings-for-Indian-Traders\" title=\"US Stock Market Timings for Indian Traders\">US Stock Market Timings for Indian Traders<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Regular-Trading-Hours\" title=\"Regular Trading Hours\">Regular Trading Hours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#DST-Schedule-2026\" title=\"DST Schedule 2026\">DST Schedule 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Extended-Trading-Hours\" title=\"Extended Trading Hours\">Extended Trading Hours<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Pre-Market-Trading\" title=\"Pre-Market Trading\">Pre-Market Trading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#After-Hours-Trading\" title=\"After-Hours Trading\">After-Hours Trading<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#US-Market-Holidays-2026\" title=\"US Market Holidays 2026\">US Market Holidays 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Full-Market-Closures\" title=\"Full Market Closures\">Full Market Closures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Early-Closures-1-00-PM-ET\" title=\"Early Closures (1:00 PM ET)\">Early Closures (1:00 PM ET)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Taxation-on-US-Stocks\" title=\"Taxation on US Stocks\">Taxation on US Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Dividend-Taxation\" title=\"Dividend Taxation\">Dividend Taxation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Capital-Gains-Tax-India-Only\" title=\"Capital Gains Tax (India Only)\">Capital Gains Tax (India Only)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Withdrawal-Charges-on-Tickertape\" title=\"Withdrawal Charges on Tickertape\">Withdrawal Charges on Tickertape<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Withdrawal-Timeline\" title=\"Withdrawal Timeline\">Withdrawal Timeline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Typical-Charges\" title=\"Typical Charges\">Typical Charges<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#To-Sum-Up%E2%80%A6\" title=\"To Sum Up\u2026\">To Sum Up\u2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why-Are-Indian-Investors-Looking-at-US-Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Why Are Indian Investors Looking at US Stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the last decade, US markets have consistently outperformed many global peers, especially in technology and innovation-driven sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US-vs-Indian-Markets-A-Snapshot\"><\/span><strong>US vs Indian Markets: A Snapshot<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/stock-market-index\/\">Index<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>10-Year <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/compound-annual-growth-rate\/\">CAGR<\/a> (Approx.)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500 (US)<\/td><td>~12\u201313%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nasdaq 100<\/td><td>~15\u201316%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nifty 50 (India)<\/td><td>~11\u201312%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond returns, US investing offers sector <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/mitigating-portfolio-risk-through-diversification\/\">diversification<\/a>. While Indian markets are heavy on financials and energy, US markets dominate global tech, AI, cloud computing, and consumer brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key reasons Indians invest in US stocks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Exposure to global leaders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portfolio diversification beyond India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fractional investing (buying partial shares)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potential currency gains if USD strengthens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-Do-Indians-Invest-in-US-Stocks\"><\/span><strong>How Do Indians Invest in US Stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two broad routes: <strong>Indian platforms<\/strong> and <strong>direct US brokers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Platform-Comparison\"><\/span><strong>Platform Comparison<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tickertape<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Direct US Brokers<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Account opening<\/td><td>15\u201330 mins (digital)<\/td><td>3\u20137 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum investment<\/td><td>Rs. 100 \/ $1<\/td><td>$500+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fractional shares<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Limited<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tax reports<\/td><td>Auto-generated<\/td><td>Manual<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Customer support<\/td><td>Indian hours<\/td><td>US hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For most retail investors, <strong>Indian platforms<\/strong> are simpler and more practical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-Start-Investing-in-US-Stocks-Using-Tickertape\"><\/span><strong>How to Start Investing in US Stocks Using Tickertape<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-1-Open-FREE-Broker-Account\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Open FREE Broker Account<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete your KYC verification via DigiLocker<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-2-Connect-Bank-Account\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Connect Bank Account<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect your HDFC or Axis Bank Account to initiate remittances<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-3-Add-Money-to-US-Wallet\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Add Money to US Wallet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Add money to your US Wallet from your bank account. Please note, it can take up to 2 business days for the money to reflect in your wallet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-4-Make-Make-your-1st-Investment\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Make Make your 1st Investment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply select the stock of your choice &amp; start investing with as low $1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents-Required-for-KYC\"><\/span><strong>Documents Required for KYC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Document<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PAN Card<\/strong><\/td><td>Tax identification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Aadhaar Card<\/strong><\/td><td>Identity &amp; address verification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Passport<\/strong><\/td><td>International transaction compliance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bank Proof<\/strong><\/td><td>Cancelled cheque or bank statement<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US-Stock-Market-Timings-for-Indian-Traders\"><\/span><strong>US Stock Market Timings for Indian Traders<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regular-Trading-Hours\"><\/span><strong>Regular Trading Hours<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>US Time Zone<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Market Hours<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IST Timings<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/strong><\/td><td>9:30 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM<\/td><td><strong>7:00 PM &#8211; 1:30 AM<\/strong> (next day)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>March to November<\/em><\/td><td>6.5 hours<\/td><td>Evening to late night<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/strong><\/td><td>9:30 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM<\/td><td><strong>8:00 PM &#8211; 2:30 AM<\/strong> (next day)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>November to March<\/em><\/td><td>6.5 hours<\/td><td>Night to early morning<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trading Days:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monday to Friday<\/strong> &#8211; Regular trading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saturday &amp; Sunday<\/strong> &#8211; CLOSED<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Important:<\/em><\/strong><em> Timings shift by 1 hour when US observes Daylight Saving Time<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DST-Schedule-2026\"><\/span><strong>DST Schedule 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Period<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Effective Dates<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IST Market Open<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IST Market Close<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DST Active<\/strong><\/td><td>8th March &#8211; 1st November, 2026<\/td><td>7:00 PM<\/td><td>1:30 AM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DST Inactive<\/strong><\/td><td>1st November &#8211; 8th March, 2027<\/td><td>8:00 PM<\/td><td>2:30 AM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extended-Trading-Hours\"><\/span><strong>Extended Trading Hours<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pre-Market-Trading\"><\/span><strong>Pre-Market Trading<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Session<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>US Time<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IST (EDT)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IST (EST)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pre-Market<\/td><td>4:00 AM &#8211; 9:30 AM ET<\/td><td>1:30 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM<\/td><td>2:30 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After-Hours-Trading\"><\/span><strong>After-Hours Trading<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Session<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>US Time<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IST (EDT)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IST (EST)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>After-Hours<\/td><td>4:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM ET<\/td><td>1:30 AM &#8211; 5:30 AM<\/td><td>2:30 AM &#8211; 6:30 AM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US-Market-Holidays-2026\"><\/span><strong>US Market Holidays 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Full-Market-Closures\"><\/span><strong>Full Market Closures<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/tips-to-not-overspend\/\">Holiday<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Day<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1st January<\/strong><\/td><td>New Year&#8217;s Day<\/td><td>Wednesday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>20th January<\/strong><\/td><td>Martin Luther King Jr. Day<\/td><td>Tuesday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>17th February<\/strong><\/td><td>Presidents&#8217; Day<\/td><td>Tuesday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3rd April<\/strong><\/td><td>Good Friday<\/td><td>Friday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>25th May<\/strong><\/td><td>Memorial Day<\/td><td>Monday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3rd July<\/strong>*<\/td><td>Independence Day Observed<\/td><td>Friday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7th September<\/strong><\/td><td>Labor Day<\/td><td>Monday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>26th November<\/strong><\/td><td>Thanksgiving Day<\/td><td>Thursday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>25th December<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/make-christmas-the-season-of-stock-gifting\/\">Christmas<\/a> Day<\/td><td>Friday<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*July 4th falls on Saturday, so observed on Friday, 3rd July<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early-Closures-1-00-PM-ET\"><\/span><strong>Early Closures (1:00 PM ET)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Occasion<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IST Close Time (EDT)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>27th November, 2026<\/strong><\/td><td>Day After Thanksgiving<\/td><td>10:30 PM IST<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>24th December, 2026<\/strong><\/td><td>Christmas Eve<\/td><td>10:30 PM IST<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Market closes early at 1:00 PM ET (instead of regular 4:00 PM)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taxation-on-US-Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Taxation on US Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Taxation is where most investors get confused, but it\u2019s manageable once broken down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dividend-Taxation\"><\/span><strong>Dividend Taxation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Component<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tax<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US withholding tax<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>India tax<\/td><td>As per slab<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Relief<\/td><td>Foreign Tax Credit<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Example:<br>A $100 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/cash-dividend-vs-stock-dividend\/\">dividend<\/a> \u2192 $25 deducted in the US \u2192 remaining taxed in India after FTC adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capital-Gains-Tax-India-Only\"><\/span><strong>Capital Gains Tax (India Only)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Holding Period<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tax Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Less than 24 months<\/td><td>Slab rate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24 months or more<\/td><td>12.5% flat<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is <strong>no capital gains tax in the US<\/strong> for Indian residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Withdrawal-Charges-on-Tickertape\"><\/span><strong>Withdrawal Charges on Tickertape<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Withdrawals follow a structured process and are <strong>not taxable by themselves<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Withdrawal-Timeline\"><\/span><strong>Withdrawal Timeline<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stock settlement<\/td><td>T+1 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Withdrawal processing<\/td><td>3\u20135 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>~5\u20137 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typical-Charges\"><\/span><strong>Typical Charges<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Platform fee<\/td><td>Rs. 0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Forex conversion<\/td><td>0.25%\u20130.5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Intermediary banks<\/td><td>$0\u2013$20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To-Sum-Up%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><strong>To Sum Up\u2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in US stocks from India is no longer complex, but it does require awareness. Understanding taxes and costs upfront helps investors avoid unpleasant surprises later. With Tickertape, you can start small, stay compliant, and invest with ease.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s how you can invest in the US stock market from India using Tickertape. 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