India’s largest retail brokerage, Zerodha, is gearing up to allow its users to invest in US stocks through the GIFT City route, starting next quarter. The announcement was made by founder and CEO Nithin Kamath during an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session with the company’s leadership team. This long-awaited move marks a major milestone for Indian investors looking to diversify their portfolios internationally through a trusted domestic platform.
Zerodha’s Plan to Enable US Stock Investing
According to Nithin Kamath, the US investing feature has been in development for several years, facing multiple delays due to regulatory and remittance-related challenges. However, with the regulatory environment at GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) maturing and new frameworks for cross-border investments becoming clearer, Zerodha is finally ready to roll out the service.
“US investing is a long-pending request, and we should have something in the next quarter,” Kamath stated during the session. The introduction of this feature will allow Zerodha users to buy and sell shares of leading US-listed companies directly, expanding their investment opportunities beyond Indian markets.
A Smooth and Reliable Experience
Zerodha’s CTO, Kailash Nadh, revealed that the team has redesigned and reworked its back-end systems to make the new feature smooth, fast, and reliable. Given Zerodha’s massive user base and focus on technology-driven simplicity, ensuring a seamless experience has been a top priority.
The GIFT City framework allows Indian investors to participate in foreign markets without the complexities of traditional overseas remittance routes. Through this channel, Zerodha aims to offer users a cost-effective and compliant way to invest globally.
Zerodha’s Consistent Growth and Leadership
Founded in 2010 by Nithin and Nikhil Kamath, Zerodha has revolutionized the Indian brokerage industry by offering zero brokerage on equity delivery and a transparent, technology-first approach. Despite remaining completely bootstrapped, the Bengaluru-based company has consistently maintained its leadership in market share, revenue, and profitability.
In FY24, Zerodha reported a revenue of INR 9,372.1 crore and a net profit of INR 5,496.3 crore, reaffirming its position as India’s most profitable brokerage. The company’s strong financial performance and user trust have enabled it to expand into allied areas such as mutual funds, education, and now, global investing.
What It Means for Indian Investors
Zerodha’s upcoming US stock investment platform through GIFT City will simplify access to global markets for Indian investors. Instead of relying on foreign brokers or complex remittance procedures, investors will soon be able to invest in leading global companies like Apple, Tesla, Microsoft, and Amazon directly through their Zerodha account.
With this move, Zerodha is set to strengthen its ecosystem and further democratize access to international wealth-building opportunities. As the company continues to innovate within regulatory frameworks, it remains a trailblazer in transforming how India invests.
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