EconomySaturday, 28 February 2026·The Hindu
NSE IX launches Global Access for direct overseas trading
NSE International Exchange launched Global Access for Indian retail investors and NRIs to trade US-listed securities.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In February 2026, NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) launched the Global Access platform from GIFT City to let Indian retail investors and NRIs trade US-listed equities and ETFs in US dollars.
Key specifics
- NSE IX is the international arm of the National Stock Exchange based in GIFT City.
- The platform currently begins with US markets and is in a soft-launch phase.
- Expansion to more than 30 global markets is planned within 3 to 6 months.
- The service works under the RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS).
- Examples of initial US-market stocks mentioned include Apple, Microsoft, and NVIDIA.
Exam lens
Economy and financial markets MCQ focus: NSE IX, GIFT City, LRS, US-listed equities, 30+ markets — a TNPSC one-liner on global investing access and capital markets.