Investment Routes for Indian Investors in Overseas Markets

Rajani provided insights into two methods for Indian investors to access overseas stocks. Investors can either utilize funds set up in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) or purchase foreign shares and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) directly through an overseas brokerage account. These routes differ in investment management, costs, tax treatment, and the level of control investors maintain over their portfolios.

The commentary clarifies the operational differences between pooled investment schemes regulated by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and self-managed direct investing. This information is relevant to the financial services business profile of HDFC Securities.