Yes, but the investment must be made from declared family funds, gifts, or savings. They must have a PAN and bank account in their name.

Yes. Many platforms now allow fractional investing, especially for expensive US stocks. You can own a piece of a stock even if you can’t buy a full share.

There’s no fixed minimum. Some Indian platforms allow you to start with as little as ₹500 to ₹1,000 in international mutual funds or ETFs. For direct US stocks, $10–$50 (₹800–₹4,000) is common depending on the broker.

No. Indian platforms partner with global custodians. You invest from your Indian bank account and everything is managed under your name compliantly.

It’s an RBI rule that allows every Indian resident to remit up to $250,000 (approx. ₹2 crore) abroad per financial year for investments, education, travel, etc.

If you remit more than ₹10 lakh in a year for global investing, your bank deducts 20% TCS, which can be claimed back when you file your ITR. It's not an extra tax, just an advance tax payment.

Yes, your dividends will be credited to your international investment account in USD. Most platforms let you reinvest, hold, or withdraw (converted to INR) depending on your goal.

There may be:

• FX markup (~1–2% on conversion)

• Brokerage/platform fees

• Custodian fees (for holding US stocks) It’s important to check the fee disclosure before signing up.

Annually. In your Income Tax Return, you’ll report:

• Schedule FA for foreign assets

• Schedule FSI for foreign income

• Schedule TR if claiming foreign tax credit

Yes, under Indian law you can gift within LRS limits, but you should consult a CA if gifting to non-residents or minors.