Zerodha to Enable US Stock Investments via GIFT City by Next Quarter: A New Era for Indian Retail Investors
India’s leading brokerage platform Zerodha is preparing to open a new chapter in retail investing — enabling its users to invest in US stocks through GIFT City, Gujarat’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). The long-awaited move was confirmed by founder and CEO Nithin Kamath during a recent Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with the company’s leadership team.
This development marks a major milestone for Indian investors seeking global diversification without the complexities of traditional remittance routes.
A Long-Awaited Global Gateway
During the AMA, Nithin Kamath revealed that the US stock investment feature has been “a long-pending request” from Zerodha’s user base. He stated that the team has been working on it for several years but faced delays due to regulatory clearances and remittance-related challenges under India’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS).
“US investing is a long-pending request, and we should have something in the next quarter,” Kamath said, hinting that the much-anticipated service could launch by early 2026.
The offering will leverage the growing ecosystem at GIFT City, which has emerged as a gateway for Indian investors to access global markets seamlessly.
Why GIFT City Matters
The Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) has rapidly evolved into India’s financial hub for cross-border investments. By routing investments through this platform, Indian investors can buy US-listed shares while staying within India’s financial and regulatory framework.
This setup helps bypass some of the traditional hurdles associated with sending money abroad for investments — such as lengthy documentation, high forex charges, and limits under the LRS.
For retail investors, this integration means:
- Simplified access to US equities from their Zerodha account.
- Lower transaction costs compared to traditional remittance routes.
- Faster processing times for global trades.
- Compliance within India’s regulatory ecosystem.
A Technological Overhaul
Zerodha’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Kailash Nadh shared that the company has re-engineered its back-end systems to ensure that the upcoming US investing experience is smooth, secure, and reliable.
“The back-end has been reworked to make the experience seamless for users,” Nadh noted during the AMA.
Given Zerodha’s reputation for technology-driven innovation and robust infrastructure, users can expect a well-integrated and intuitive experience when the feature goes live.
Zerodha’s Continued Growth Story
Founded in 2010 by Nithin and Nikhil Kamath, Bengaluru-based Zerodha has redefined India’s brokerage industry with its commission-free trading model and investor-first approach. Remarkably, the company has remained entirely bootstrapped — growing without external funding while maintaining profitability year after year.
In FY24, Zerodha reported a revenue of ₹9,372.1 crore and a net profit of ₹5,496.3 crore, reaffirming its position as India’s most profitable and dominant brokerage firm.
The Road Ahead
With US stock investing through GIFT City, Zerodha is not just adding a new feature — it’s democratizing global investment access for millions of Indian investors. The move aligns with the company’s vision of simplifying finance and expanding investment opportunities for every Indian.
As global diversification becomes a key pillar of modern portfolios, Zerodha’s GIFT City integration could prove to be a game-changer — bridging the gap between Indian savings and global markets.
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