# With the right platform and a valid PAN card, any Indian resident can legally own a slice of the world's biggest companies.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-08 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- Indian residents can invest up to $250,000 per year abroad under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
- Fractional shares of US stocks are accessible to Indians via platforms like Vested Finance and INDmoney.
- Investing through Indian-listed mutual funds or ETFs with foreign exposure requires no LRS remittance or foreign account.
- All foreign assets must be disclosed annually in the Foreign Assets schedule of the Indian income tax return.
- Tax credit for foreign dividends is only available if a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement exists with that country.

**Companies:** Vested Finance, INDmoney
**Countries:** India, United States

[Read the full story on The Economic Times](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/you-can-buy-apple-amazon-and-tesla-shares-sitting-in-india-heres-exactly-how-to-do-it/slideshow/130103929.cms)

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