{"id":17699,"date":"2026-08-14T16:17:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T10:47:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/?p=17699"},"modified":"2026-08-17T11:52:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T06:22:13","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 Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-container-content-1\">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, sometimes starting with as little as $1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Platforms like Tickertape now allow Indian retail investors to directly access US-listed stocks and ETFs from India. But while access has become easier, clarity has not. Between RBI regulations, taxes, TCS, forex charges and US market timings, understanding how the entire process works can still feel complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why this guide walks you through the step-by-step process of investing in US stocks from India using Tickertape, from setting up and funding your account to placing your first US investment.<\/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-to-Invest-in-US-Stocks-From-India-Step-by-Step\" title=\"How to Invest in US Stocks From India: Step-by-Step\">How to Invest in US Stocks From India: Step-by-Step<\/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\/#Step-1-Create-Your-US-Investing-Account\" title=\"Step 1: Create Your US Investing Account\">Step 1: Create Your US Investing Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Step-2-Complete-KYC\" title=\"Step 2: Complete KYC\">Step 2: Complete KYC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 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-3-Connect-Your-Bank-Account\" title=\"Step 3: Connect Your Bank Account\">Step 3: Connect Your Bank 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-4-Add-Money-to-Your-US-Wallet\" title=\"Step 4: Add Money to Your US Wallet\">Step 4: Add Money to Your US Wallet<\/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-5-Make-Your-First-Investment\" title=\"Step 5: Make Your First Investment\">Step 5: Make Your First Investment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#US-Investment-Options-for-Indian-Investors\" title=\"US Investment Options for Indian Investors\">US Investment Options for Indian Investors<\/a><\/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\/#Understanding-LRS-and-the-Rules-for-Investing-in-US-Stocks-from-India\" title=\"Understanding LRS and the Rules for Investing in US Stocks from India\">Understanding LRS and the Rules for Investing in US Stocks from India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#What-Is-the-Liberalised-Remittance-Scheme-LRS\" title=\"What Is the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)?\">What Is the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Key-things-to-know\" title=\"Key things to know:\">Key things to know:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/#Is-TCS-Applicable\" title=\"Is TCS Applicable?\">Is TCS Applicable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Documents-Required\" title=\"Documents Required\">Documents Required<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Taxes-on-US-Stocks-for-Indian-Investors\" title=\"Taxes on US Stocks for Indian Investors\">Taxes on US Stocks for Indian Investors<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='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\/#Capital-Gains-Tax\" title=\"Capital Gains Tax\">Capital Gains Tax<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Dividend-Tax\" title=\"Dividend Tax\">Dividend Tax<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 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\/#Foreign-Tax-Credit\" title=\"Foreign Tax Credit\">Foreign Tax Credit<\/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\/#Form-W-8BEN\" title=\"Form W-8BEN\">Form W-8BEN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Schedule-FA\" title=\"Schedule FA\">Schedule FA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Costs-of-Investing-in-US-Stocks\" title=\"Costs of Investing in US Stocks\">Costs of Investing 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-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Brokerage\" title=\"Brokerage\">Brokerage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Account-Platform-and-Maintenance-Fees\" title=\"Account, Platform and Maintenance Fees\">Account, Platform and Maintenance Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 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\/#Statutory-Charges\" title=\"Statutory Charges\">Statutory Charges<\/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\/#Deposits-and-Withdrawals\" title=\"Deposits and Withdrawals\">Deposits and Withdrawals<\/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\/#Comparison-of-US-Stock-Investing-Charges-Across-Platforms\" title=\"Comparison of US Stock Investing Charges Across Platforms\">Comparison of US Stock Investing Charges Across Platforms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#US-Market-Timings\" title=\"US Market Timings\">US Market Timings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" 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-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#DST-Schedule-2026\" title=\"DST Schedule 2026\">DST Schedule 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Extended-Trading-Hours\" title=\"Extended Trading Hours\">Extended Trading Hours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" 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-32\" 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-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#US-Stocks-vs-Indian-Stocks-Key-Differences\" title=\"US Stocks vs Indian Stocks: Key Differences\">US Stocks vs Indian Stocks: Key Differences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Most-Popular-US-Stocks-Among-Indian-Investors\" title=\"Most Popular US Stocks Among Indian Investors\">Most Popular US Stocks Among Indian Investors<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#US-Sectors-Indian-Investors-Often-Track\" title=\"US Sectors Indian Investors Often Track\">US Sectors Indian Investors Often Track<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#ETFs-vs-Individual-US-Stocks\" title=\"ETFs vs Individual US Stocks\">ETFs vs Individual US Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Why-are-Indian-Investors-Increasingly-Investing-in-US-Stocks\" title=\"Why are Indian Investors Increasingly Investing in US Stocks?\">Why are Indian Investors Increasingly Investing 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-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Exposure-to-the-Worlds-Largest-Equity-Market\" title=\"Exposure to the World\u2019s Largest Equity Market\">Exposure to the World\u2019s Largest Equity Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Access-to-Global-Market-Leaders\" title=\"Access to Global Market Leaders\">Access to Global Market Leaders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Exposure-to-Sectors-Missing-in-India\" title=\"Exposure to Sectors Missing in India\">Exposure to Sectors Missing in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Stability-of-the-US-Economy\" title=\"Stability of the US Economy\">Stability of the US Economy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Improved-Tax-Treatment\" title=\"Improved Tax Treatment\">Improved Tax Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Dollar-Exposure\" title=\"Dollar Exposure\">Dollar Exposure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Diversification-Beyond-India\" title=\"Diversification Beyond India\">Diversification Beyond India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Risks-of-Investing-in-US-Stocks\" title=\"Risks of Investing in US Stocks\">Risks of Investing 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-46\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Market-Risk\" title=\"Market Risk\">Market Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Currency-Risk\" title=\"Currency Risk\">Currency Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Regulatory-Risk\" title=\"Regulatory Risk\">Regulatory Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Concentration-Risk\" title=\"Concentration Risk\">Concentration Risk<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#Frequently-Asked-Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#1-Is-it-legal-for-Indians-to-buy-US-stocks\" title=\"1. Is it legal for Indians to buy US stocks?\">1. Is it legal for Indians to buy US stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#2-How-to-buy-US-stocks-from-India\" title=\"2. How to buy US stocks from India?\">2. How to buy US stocks from India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#3-How-to-invest-in-foreign-stocks-from-India\" title=\"3. How to invest in foreign stocks from India?\">3. How to invest in foreign stocks from India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#4-Can-Indian-residents-invest-directly-in-US-stocks\" title=\" 4. Can Indian residents invest directly in US stocks?\"> 4. Can Indian residents invest directly in US stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#5-What-is-the-minimum-amount-needed-to-start-investing-in-US-stocks-from-India\" title=\"5. What is the minimum amount needed to start investing in US stocks from India?\">5. What is the minimum amount needed to start investing in US stocks from India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks\/#6-Are-US-stock-investments-taxed-in-India\" title=\"6. Are US stock investments taxed in India?\">6. Are US stock investments taxed in India?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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>Why are Indian Investors Looking at US Stocks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past decade, major US indices have delivered strong long-term returns, particularly technology-heavy benchmarks such as the Nasdaq-100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US-vs-Indian-Markets-A-Snapshot\"><\/span>US vs Indian Markets: A Snapshot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/stock-market-index\/\">Index<\/a><\/td><td>10-Year Annualised Return (Approx.)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500 (US)<\/td><td>~13.6%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nasdaq-100 (US)<\/td><td>~22.3%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nifty 50 (India)<\/td><td>~12.6%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond returns, US investing offers sector&nbsp;<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><strong>Key reasons Indians <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/why-should-you-prioritise-investing\/\">invest<\/a> in US stocks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Exposure to large global companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portfolio <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/mitigating-portfolio-risk-through-diversification\/\">diversification<\/a> beyond India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to technology and innovation-led sectors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fractional investing, which allows investors to buy part of a share<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Currency diversification, with INR returns potentially benefiting when the US dollar strengthens against the rupee.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-Invest-in-US-Stocks-From-India-Step-by-Step\"><\/span>How to Invest in US Stocks From India: Step-by-Step<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the easiest ways to invest in US stocks from India is through a regulated platform like Tickertape. Here&#8217;s how to invest in the US <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-shares\/\">stock market<\/a> from India, step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-1-Create-Your-US-Investing-Account\"><\/span>Step 1: Create Your US Investing Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Log in to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/\">Tickertape<\/a>&nbsp;and head to US Stocks. Click on \u201cGet Started\u201d to begin the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-2-Complete-KYC\"><\/span>Step 2: Complete KYC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete your KYC verification digitally using DigiLocker or upload the required documents manually. The process typically takes 15 to 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-3-Connect-Your-Bank-Account\"><\/span>Step 3: Connect Your Bank Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Link your eligible bank account to initiate remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Currently supported banks include HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and IDFC Bank<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-4-Add-Money-to-Your-US-Wallet\"><\/span>Step 4: Add Money to Your US Wallet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Transfer money from your bank account to your US Wallet. This can take up to 7 business days to reflect, depending on your bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-5-Make-Your-First-Investment\"><\/span>Step 5: Make Your First Investment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the US stock or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/exchange-traded-funds\/\">ETF<\/a> of your choice and start investing with as little as $1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US-Investment-Options-for-Indian-Investors\"><\/span>US Investment Options for Indian Investors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>US Stocks:&nbsp;<\/strong>You can invest directly in companies listed on US exchanges, including Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Tesla.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>US ETFs:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) let you invest in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/can-i-buy-multiple-stocks-in-one-trade\/\">basket<\/a> of stocks through a single investment. Popular options may include ETFs that track the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq-100.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fractional Shares:&nbsp;<\/strong>Fractional shares are portions of a company\u2019s stock that are less than one full share. You can invest from as little as $1, making it easier to access high-priced&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/us-stocks\">US stocks<\/a>&nbsp;without buying a full share.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong>: This is only for informational purposes and should not be considered as investment advice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding-LRS-and-the-Rules-for-Investing-in-US-Stocks-from-India\"><\/span>Understanding LRS and the Rules for Investing in US Stocks from India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian residents can legally invest in US stocks and ETFs under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999, through the Reserve Bank of India&#8217;s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Introduced in 2004, LRS provides the framework for making overseas investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-Is-the-Liberalised-Remittance-Scheme-LRS\"><\/span>What Is the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) allows resident individuals to remit up to $250,000 per financial year for permitted overseas transactions, including investments in US stocks and ETFs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key-things-to-know\"><\/span>Key things to know:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Annual limit:<\/strong>&nbsp;Up to $250,000 per financial year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Permitted uses:<\/strong>&nbsp;Overseas investments, education, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/effective-money-saving-travel-hacks\/\">travel<\/a>, medical expenses, and other eligible transactions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limit reset:<\/strong>&nbsp;The LRS limit resets on 1st April every financial year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Applies per individual:<\/strong>&nbsp;Each eligible family member has a separate LRS limit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is-TCS-Applicable\"><\/span>Is TCS Applicable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, if your foreign remittances exceed the prescribed threshold in a financial year, your bank may collect Tax Collected at Source (TCS) as per the prevailing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/what-is-income-tax\/\">Income Tax<\/a> rules. TCS is not an additional tax. It can be adjusted against your final tax liability or claimed as a refund when you file your Income Tax Return (ITR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents-Required\"><\/span>Documents Required<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Banks typically require Form A2 along with an LRS declaration for every outward remittance. Keeping your PAN, Aadhaar, and bank KYC up to date helps avoid delays when initiating a transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taxes-on-US-Stocks-for-Indian-Investors\"><\/span>Taxes on US Stocks for Indian Investors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capital-Gains-Tax\"><\/span>Capital Gains Tax<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is generally no capital gains tax in the US for non-US resident Indian investors. For Indian resident investors, capital gains from the sale of US stocks are taxed in India, where foreign shares are generally treated as unlisted shares for tax purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Holding Period<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Gain Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tax Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Less than 24 months<\/td><td>Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG)<\/td><td>Taxed at the investor\u2019s applicable income tax slab rate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24 months or more<\/td><td>Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG)<\/td><td>12.5% without indexation, plus applicable surcharge and cess<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dividend-Tax\"><\/span>Dividend Tax<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dividends from US stocks are subject to US withholding tax before the amount is credited to the investor\u2019s account. The standard withholding tax rate is 30%, but it may be reduced to 25% under the India-US Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), subject to treaty eligibility and submission of a valid Form W-8BEN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if an investor receives a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/cash-dividend-vs-stock-dividend\/\">dividend<\/a> of $100 and the applicable withholding rate is 25%, $25 is deducted in the US, and the remaining $75 is credited to the investor\u2019s account. Dividend income is also taxable in India at the investor\u2019s applicable income tax slab rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foreign-Tax-Credit\"><\/span>Foreign Tax Credit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since dividend income may be taxed in both the US and India, investors may be able to claim the Foreign Tax Credit for the tax already withheld in the US. To claim this credit, investors need to file Form 67 and report the relevant details in Schedule TR while filing their Income Tax Return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Form-W-8BEN\"><\/span>Form W-8BEN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Form W-8BEN is a US tax form that certifies that the investor is a non-US resident and may be eligible for treaty benefits under the India-US DTAA. Submitting this form can reduce US dividend withholding tax from 30% to 25%, subject to eligibility and documentation requirements. Most international investing platforms, including Tickertape, handle this as part of the account setup process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schedule-FA\"><\/span>Schedule FA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian resident taxpayers who hold US stocks during the relevant reporting period may need to disclose these holdings in Schedule FA of their Income Tax Return. This applies even to small holdings, including fractional shares. Since ITR-1 and ITR-4 do not include Schedule FA, investors holding foreign assets generally need to file ITR-2 or ITR-3, depending on their income profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-disclosure of foreign assets or foreign income may attract penalties under applicable tax laws, including the Black Money Act. Investors should consult a tax advisor for guidance based on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/residential-status-for-income-tax\/\">residential status<\/a>, income profile and reporting requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Costs-of-Investing-in-US-Stocks\"><\/span>Costs of Investing in US Stocks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brokerage\"><\/span>Brokerage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickertape offers two plans:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/pricing\">Basic and PRO<\/a>. The Basic plan is free, with brokerage charged at 0.20% per transaction. The PRO plan is paid and comes with a lower brokerage rate of 0.15% per transaction. In both plans, brokerage is capped at $25 per transaction, excluding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/what-is-gst\/\">GST<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Account-Platform-and-Maintenance-Fees\"><\/span>Account, Platform and Maintenance Fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no account-related charges on Tickertape. Users do not pay any account opening fee, deposit fee, withdrawal fee, platform fee or account maintenance charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Statutory-Charges\"><\/span>Statutory Charges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Three small regulatory charges apply on top of brokerage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>FINRA Transaction Fee: 0.0166% (on sell orders only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IFSCA Turnover Fee: 0.005%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CAT Fee: 0.0035%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All charges are subject to GST as applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deposits-and-Withdrawals\"><\/span>Deposits and Withdrawals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickertape processes deposits through GIFT City, making them fast and free for users. Withdrawals on Tickertape are also free, so users do not pay any platform charges while adding or withdrawing funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison-of-US-Stock-Investing-Charges-Across-Platforms\"><\/span>Comparison of US Stock Investing Charges Across Platforms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in US stocks can involve different charges across platforms, including account opening, brokerage, withdrawal, platform, and regulatory costs. Here\u2019s a side-by-side comparison of US investing platforms and their charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cost Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tickertape<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>INDmoney<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Vested Finance<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Paasa<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Account Opening<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20b90<\/td><td>\u20b90<\/td><td>\u20b90<\/td><td>$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Platform \/ AMC<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20b90 \/ \u20b90<\/td><td>\u20b90 \/ \u20b90<\/td><td>Basic: \u20b90; Premium: \u20b9375\/month annually or \u20b9450\/month quarterly<\/td><td>Access: $0\/month; Apex: starts at $29\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Brokerage per Trade<\/strong><\/td><td>Basic: 0.20%; Pro: 0.15%; max $25 per transaction, excluding GST and statutory charges<\/td><td>0.25% per trade; max $25, excluding GST<\/td><td>Basic: 0.25%; Premium: 0.15%; max $35 per trade<\/td><td>Access: 0.10%, min $0.50 \/ max $40; Apex: $0.0035\/share, min $0.35 \/ max 1% of trade value<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Withdrawal Fees<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20b90<\/td><td>\u20b90<\/td><td>INR withdrawal: free above $100; $3 below $100. USD wire: $5<\/td><td>1 free withdrawal\/month; $10 per additional withdrawal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Deposit \/ Funding Fees<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20b90 platform fee. Fast, zero-transaction-fee deposits via GIFT City<\/td><td>\u20b90 platform fee. Bank forex markup of 0.5%\u20131.2% charged by the bank<\/td><td>Funding charges may apply depending on the bank\/route. Bank forex markup is typically 3\u20135%, reduced to 1\u20133% with partner banks<\/td><td>No platform or custody fee. Standard bank wire and FX conversion charges may apply<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong>: The pricing and charges mentioned above are as of 13 August 2026 and may change over time. Please refer to each platform\u2019s official pricing page for the latest fees, charges and applicable terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US-Market-Timings\"><\/span>US Market Timings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>US markets follow Eastern Time, which means trading hours fall in the evening and night for Indian investors, and shift depending on US Daylight Saving Time (DST).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regular-Trading-Hours\"><\/span>Regular Trading Hours<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>Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) \u2013 March to November<\/td><td>9:30 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/td><td>7:00 PM \u2013 1:30 AM (next day)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eastern Standard Time (EST) \u2013 November to March<\/td><td>9:30 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/td><td>8:00 PM \u2013 2:30 AM (next day)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Trading days are Monday to Friday; markets are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Important: timings shift by an hour depending on whether the US is observing Daylight Saving Time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DST-Schedule-2026\"><\/span>DST Schedule 2026<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>DST Active<\/td><td>8th March \u2013 1st November, 2026<\/td><td>7:00 PM<\/td><td>1:30 AM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DST Inactive<\/td><td>1st November, 2026 \u2013 8th March, 2027<\/td><td>8:00 PM<\/td><td>2:30 AM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extended-Trading-Hours\"><\/span>Extended Trading Hours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pre-Market Trading<\/strong><\/p>\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 \u2013 9:30 AM ET<\/td><td>1:30 PM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/td><td>2:30 PM \u2013 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>After-Hours Trading<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 \u2013 8:00 PM ET<\/td><td>1:30 AM \u2013 5:30 AM<\/td><td>2:30 AM \u2013 6:30 AM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Full-Market-Closures\"><\/span>Full Market Closures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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>1st January<\/td><td>New Year\u2019s Day<\/td><td>Thursday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19th January<\/td><td>Martin Luther King Jr. Day<\/td><td>Monday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16th February<\/td><td>Presidents\u2019 Day<\/td><td>Monday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3rd April<\/td><td>Good Friday<\/td><td>Friday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25th May<\/td><td>Memorial Day<\/td><td>Monday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19th June<\/td><td>Juneteenth National Independence Day<\/td><td>Friday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3rd July<\/td><td>Independence Day Observed<\/td><td>Friday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7th September<\/td><td>Labor Day<\/td><td>Monday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26th November<\/td><td>Thanksgiving Day<\/td><td>Thursday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25th December<\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US-Stocks-vs-Indian-Stocks-Key-Differences\"><\/span>US Stocks vs Indian Stocks: Key Differences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>US stocks and Indian stocks differ in market access, currency, trading hours, regulations, taxes, and costs. Here are some of the key differences between US stocks and Indian stocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parameter<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>US Stocks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Indian Stocks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stock exchanges<\/td><td>US stocks are primarily traded on exchanges such as the Nasdaq and the NYSE.<\/td><td>Indian stocks mainly trade on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/national-stock-exchange\/\">NSE<\/a> and BSE.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Currency<\/td><td>US stocks trade in US dollars. Indian investors face rupee-dollar currency movement when they invest and convert returns back to INR.<\/td><td>Indian stocks are traded in Indian rupees, so domestic investors do not incur currency conversion costs when buying and selling.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Market timings<\/td><td>US markets follow Eastern Time. The regular session runs from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET, which falls in the evening and night for Indian investors.<\/td><td>Indian markets operate during Indian daytime hours, making real-time tracking easier for domestic investors.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Regulator<\/td><td>US stock markets are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC.<\/td><td>Indian stock markets are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/securities-and-exchange-board-of-india-functions-powers-and-regulations-of-sebi\/\">SEBI<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overseas investment rules<\/td><td>Indian residents invest in US stocks under the RBI\u2019s Liberalised Remittance Scheme. The current LRS limit is $250,000 per financial year for permitted overseas investments.<\/td><td>Indian stocks do not fall under LRS for resident Indian investors because they are domestic investments.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tax treatment<\/td><td>US stock investing may involve US dividend withholding tax, Indian capital gains tax and foreign asset reporting in Indian tax returns.<\/td><td>Indian stock investing follows domestic tax rules for dividends, capital gains and securities transactions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Costs<\/td><td>US stock investing may incur forex conversion charges, remittance charges, brokerage fees, platform fees, and withdrawal costs.<\/td><td>Indian stock investing may include brokerage, STT, exchange charges, SEBI charges, GST and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/what-is-stamp-duty-and-why-pay-it\/\">stamp duty<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Settlement and access<\/td><td>Indian investors usually access US stocks through international investing platforms or brokers that support overseas investing.<\/td><td>Indian stocks can be accessed through Indian brokers using a demat and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/what-is-a-trading-account\/\">trading account<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Risk factors<\/td><td>Key risks include currency movement, US <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/strategies-to-tackle-volatility\/\">market volatility<\/a>, tax complexity, foreign reporting requirements and changes in overseas remittance rules.<\/td><td>Key risks include domestic market <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/volatility\/\">volatility<\/a>, company-specific risk, sector cycles, regulatory changes and macroeconomic conditions in India.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most-Popular-US-Stocks-Among-Indian-Investors\"><\/span>Most Popular US Stocks Among Indian Investors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian investors have shown strong interest in large global companies, especially across technology, AI, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/will-india-welcome-electric-vehicles\/\">electric vehicles<\/a> and healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Theme<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>US stocks that Indian investors often track<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Technology and AI<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/us-stocks\/nvidia-corporation-NVDA-share-price\">NVIDIA<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/us-stocks\/microsoft-corporation-MSFT-share-price\">Microsoft<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/us-stocks\/apple-inc-AAPL-share-price\">Apple<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/us-stocks\/alphabet-inc-class-a-GOOGL-share-price\">Alphabet<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/us-stocks\/meta-platforms-inc-META-share-price\">Meta<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cloud and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/buying-stocks-gets-as-convenient-as-making-online-purchases\/\">E-commerce<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/us-stocks\/amazoncom-inc-AMZN-share-price\">Amazon<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Electric Vehicles<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/us-stocks\/tesla-inc-TSLA-share-price\">Tesla<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Healthcare<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/us-stocks\/unitedhealth-group-incorporated-UNH-share-price\">UnitedHealth Group<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/us-stocks\/novo-nordisk-as-NVO-share-price\">Novo Nordisk<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Disclaimer<\/em><\/strong><em>: This is only for informational purposes and should not be considered as investment advice.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US-Sectors-Indian-Investors-Often-Track\"><\/span>US Sectors Indian Investors Often Track<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>US sectors can behave differently across market cycles. Technology and communication services often attract attention because of global companies, AI-led growth and digital business models. Healthcare and consumer staples are generally considered more defensive sectors because demand for their products and services tends to remain steadier. Financials can move with interest rates, credit growth and the broader economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sector<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What drives investor interest<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Information Technology<\/td><td>AI,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/us-stocks\/collections\/us-semiconductor-stocks\">semiconductors<\/a>, software, cloud and digital platforms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Communication Services<\/td><td>Digital advertising, streaming, social media and internet platforms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Healthcare<\/td><td>Pharma, health insurance, medical devices and ageing population trends<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Consumer Staples<\/td><td>Stable demand for essential goods<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financials<\/td><td>Interest rates, credit growth and economic activity<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong>: This is only for informational purposes and should not be considered as investment advice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ETFs-vs-Individual-US-Stocks\"><\/span>ETFs vs Individual US Stocks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/screener\/us-stocks\/prebuilt\/us-etf-screener\">US ETFs<\/a> give investors exposure to a basket of stocks through a single investment. Individual stocks give direct exposure to specific companies. Both can play different roles depending on how investors want to research and structure their US portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parameter<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>US ETFs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Individual US Stocks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exposure<\/td><td>A basket of stocks through one investment<\/td><td>Direct exposure to one company<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diversification<\/td><td>Higher, because one ETF may hold many companies<\/td><td>Lower, unless investors buy many stocks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Company-specific risk<\/td><td>Lower than single-stock investing<\/td><td>Higher, because performance depends on one company<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Research need<\/td><td>Focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/stock-market-index\/\">index<\/a>, sector, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/information-on-expense-ratio\/\">expense ratio<\/a> and holdings<\/td><td>Focus on financials, valuation, growth, margins and business outlook<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Examples<\/td><td>VOO, QQQ, ARKK<\/td><td>NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Tesla, Amazon<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why-are-Indian-Investors-Increasingly-Investing-in-US-Stocks\"><\/span>Why are Indian Investors Increasingly Investing in US Stocks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exposure-to-the-Worlds-Largest-Equity-Market\"><\/span>Exposure to the World\u2019s Largest Equity Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>US stocks give Indian investors access to the world\u2019s largest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/what-is-equity\/\">equity<\/a> market. The S&amp;P 500 covers around 80% of available US <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/market-capitalization\/\">market capitalisation<\/a>, making it one of the most widely tracked benchmarks for large-cap US equities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Access-to-Global-Market-Leaders\"><\/span>Access to Global Market Leaders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The US market is home to companies such as Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta and Tesla. These businesses lead themes like AI, cloud computing, semiconductors, electric vehicles and digital advertising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exposure-to-Sectors-Missing-in-India\"><\/span>Exposure to Sectors Missing in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>US-based firms account for about half of the global semiconductor market share, while many leading AI and chip design companies are listed in the US. India has no major listed semiconductor or AI pure-play companies, whereas the US offers direct access to firms such as NVIDIA, AMD, Microsoft, and Alphabet, which drive trillion-dollar global industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stability-of-the-US-Economy\"><\/span>Stability of the US Economy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The US is the world\u2019s largest economy with a GDP exceeding $30 trillion, supported by deep capital markets and global reserve currency status. Nearly 60% of global forex reserves are held in US dollars, reinforcing its long-term stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved-Tax-Treatment\"><\/span>Improved Tax Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the 2024 capital gains reforms, long-term gains on foreign equities are generally taxed at 12.5% instead of the earlier 20% rate for transfers on or after 23rd July 2024, subject to applicable tax rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dollar-Exposure\"><\/span>Dollar Exposure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in US stocks gives you exposure to the US dollar, which can increase your returns in rupee terms if the rupee weakens. For example, between 2015 and 2025, the rupee depreciated by around 38% against the US dollar, providing Indian investors with an additional currency tailwind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diversification-Beyond-India\"><\/span>Diversification Beyond India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>US stocks can help investors diversify beyond a single economy, currency, and market cycle by providing access to global companies, sectors, and economic trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks-of-Investing-in-US-Stocks\"><\/span>Risks of Investing in US Stocks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market-Risk\"><\/span>Market Risk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>US stocks can move up or down based on company earnings, interest rates, inflation, economic growth and global <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/what-is-market-sentiment-and-how-to-analyse-it\/\">market sentiment<\/a>. Even large companies can see sharp price changes during weak market phases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Currency-Risk\"><\/span>Currency Risk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian investors invest in US stocks in dollars. If the rupee strengthens against the dollar, the value of US investments can fall in INR terms, even if the stock price rises in USD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regulatory-Risk\"><\/span>Regulatory Risk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Overseas investing rules can change over time. Changes in LRS limits, TCS rates or RBI rules on outward remittances can affect how much Indian investors can invest and the process they need to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concentration-Risk\"><\/span>Concentration Risk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>US markets include many large global companies, especially in technology. However, investing too much in a few popular stocks can increase risk. If those companies or sectors underperform, the portfolio can be affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in US stocks from India has become much easier in the last few years. However, this easy access also comes with risks, including currency movements, market volatility, tax rules, and regulatory requirements. That is why investors should understand the key factors that can affect their portfolio before investing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickertape not only allows investors to invest in US stocks from India, but also helps them analyse US companies across 70+ built-in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/14-new-filters-on-tickertape-stock-screener\/\">filters<\/a>. Investors can use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/screener\/us-stocks\">Tickertape US Screener<\/a>&nbsp;to study financial metrics, valuation, profitability, returns and growth indicators before making informed decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently-Asked-Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1786704262672\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Is-it-legal-for-Indians-to-buy-US-stocks\"><\/span><strong>1. Is it legal for Indians to buy US stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, Indian residents can legally invest in US stocks and ETFs under the <a href=\"https:\/\/dea.gov.in\/index.php\/acts-policies\/fema-act-1999\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999<\/a>, through the Reserve Bank of India&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbi.org.in\/commonperson\/english\/scripts\/FAQs.aspx?Id=1834\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS).<\/a> Individuals can remit up to $250,000 per financial year for permitted overseas transactions, including investment in foreign securities. Investors need to route the remittance through authorised channels and comply with applicable RBI, tax, and disclosure requirements.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1786704288785\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-How-to-buy-US-stocks-from-India\"><\/span><strong>2. How to buy US stocks from India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can buy US stocks from India through platforms like Tickertape without needing a US bank account or US address. On Tickertape, investors can open a brokerage account, complete digital KYC through DigiLocker, link an eligible Indian bank account, add funds to their US Wallet under the RBI\u2019s Liberalised Remittance Scheme, and start investing in US stocks. Investors can begin with as little as $1 using fractional shares.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1786704289408\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-How-to-invest-in-foreign-stocks-from-India\"><\/span><strong>3. How to invest in foreign stocks from India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Indian investors can invest in foreign stocks through platforms that offer access to international investing. The process usually involves opening an account, completing KYC, linking an Indian bank account, remitting money under the RBI\u2019s Liberalised Remittance Scheme and then buying foreign stocks or ETFs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1786704290566\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Can-Indian-residents-invest-directly-in-US-stocks\"><\/span><br><strong>4. Can Indian residents invest directly in US stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, resident Indians can invest in US stocks using the RBI&#8217;s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), either through Indian platforms such as Tickertape or directly through US brokers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1786704350842\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-What-is-the-minimum-amount-needed-to-start-investing-in-US-stocks-from-India\"><\/span><strong>5. What is the minimum amount needed to start investing in US stocks from India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>On Tickertape, investors can start investing in US stocks with as little as $1 using fractional shares. This means investors can buy a small portion of a US stock instead of buying one full share.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1786704364626\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-Are-US-stock-investments-taxed-in-India\"><\/span><strong>6. Are US stock investments taxed in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, Indian residents must report income from US stocks in India. Capital gains from US stock sales are generally taxed in India, while dividends may be taxed in the US through withholding and then taxed again in India, with a foreign tax credit available, subject to applicable rules.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong>: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment, tax or legal advice. Rules, limits and tax treatment may change over time. 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