Upstox rolled out a new capability on Monday, September 7, 2026, allowing Indian investors to trade in international markets directly through its mobile application. The company announced the launch, giving local users access to more than 8,000 US-listed equities and 2,000 exchange-traded funds.
The platform supports fractional investing, letting participants buy portions of shares instead of full units with a minimum entry point of $1. The available selection features major global corporations including Apple, Tesla, Amazon, and Google.
Trading Mechanics and Regulatory Framework
According to Ravi Kumar, CEO and Co-founder of Upstox, international investing represents the next significant phase of growth for India’s wealth ecosystem, and launching US stocks feels like a full-circle moment. He added that the platform aims to give Indian investors access to global markets through a platform built for them.
Users can fund their accounts from supported Indian bank accounts using Indian rupees, which undergo automatic conversion into US dollars. Investors can also place orders through After Market Orders, which function outside US market trading hours.
This release widens Upstox wealth management catalog beyond Indian equities, derivatives, mutual funds, Initial Public Offerings, and insurance. The company noted that trading US stocks provides exposure to sectors such as artificial intelligence and space exploration, alongside geographical and currency diversification.
Upstox stated that these international transactions operate under the Reserve Bank of India Liberalised Remittance Scheme and function within the applicable regulatory framework. Under this scheme, resident individuals can remit up to $250,000 per financial year across all permitted purposes, subject to applicable rules.
