NSE IX Aims To Expand Global Access Platform To 30 Markets By FY27-End

NSE International Exchange, also known as NSE IX, is aiming to expand its Global Access Platform to nearly 30 international markets by the end of FY27, as the exchange pushes ahead with its “super-broker” model to simplify overseas investing for Indian retail investors.

The platform, launched from GIFT City earlier this year, currently offers Indian investors direct access to US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The next phase of expansion is expected to include developed markets such as Japan, Australia, the UK, and European exchanges, including Euronext.

Super-Broker Structure To Drive Expansion

NSE IX Managing Director and CEO V Balasubramaniam described the Global Access framework as a “super broker” platform that connects Indian investors with multiple overseas brokerage partners through a single interface.

Under this structure, investors do not need to open separate foreign brokerage accounts to trade in different countries. Instead, NSE IX integrates international broker partners into one digital platform, allowing users to access multiple overseas markets through a unified account.

The exchange said the phased rollout will continue through FY27 after the initial stabilisation of US market operations.

US Market Already Live

The United States is the first market available on the platform. Indian investors can currently trade selected US equities and ETFs through web and mobile applications under the Reserve Bank of India’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS).

Under LRS norms, resident Indians can remit up to $250,000 per financial year for overseas investments. All transactions on the platform are conducted in US dollars.

The exchange has also introduced fractional investing, allowing users to purchase portions of expensive global stocks instead of buying full shares. This enables smaller retail investors to gain exposure to companies such as Apple, Microsoft and Nvidia with lower capital requirements.

Digital Onboarding And GIFT City Push

NSE IX said onboarding on the platform is fully digital and can be completed within 30 to 45 seconds using PAN, Aadhaar and DigiLocker verification.

The initiative is also part of GIFT City’s broader strategy to emerge as a global financial hub. NSE IX currently records average monthly trading volumes exceeding $100 billion, driven largely by derivatives activity linked to GIFT Nifty contracts.

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Sources:

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