How to Invest in Adobe Stock from India: A Complete Guide

You have been creating stunning designs on Photoshop, Illustrator, or Premiere Pro. Now, what if you could get a partial stake in the company that is behind these tools? That’s exactly what investing in Adobe lets you do.

It was 1982 when two engineers, John Warnock and Charles Geschke, left Xerox’s renowned Palo Alto Research Centre (PARC) to pursue a vision that would transform the world of digital publishing. Frustrated by their employer’s unwillingness to commercialise their groundbreaking work, they founded Adobe Systems in a modest garage, naming the company after the Adobe Creek flowing behind Warnock’s home.

Today, headquartered in San Jose, California, Adobe has evolved into a multinational software company that offers specialised computer software for content publishing, including illustration, graphics, motion pictures, animation, and more. With a market capitalisation of over $150 billion as of September 2025, Adobe is a component of the NASDAQ 100, S&P 100, and S&P 500.

If you are looking to hold Adobe in your portfolio, you might have a question about how can you invest in Adobe stock from India easily. The answer is Vested, where a quick completion of KYC formalities and funding your Vested account in Indian rupees can give you access to Adobe shares.

About Adobe Inc.

Adobe started as a leader in desktop publishing with its PostScript language. Apple licensed the same in 1985 to use in its LaserWriter printers. The deal positioned Adobe as a leader in creative software. Over the years, the company expanded its portfolio through multiple acquisitions, including Aldus (PageMaker), Macromedia (Flash, Dreamweaver), and Omniture (analytics).

Today, some of Adobe’s flagship products include Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Premiere Pro, and InDesign. The company’s transition from boxed software to the subscription-based Creative Cloud in 2012 opened new opportunities.

In 2018, the company rebranded itself as Adobe Inc. and, as of today, operates through two verticals: Digital Media, which includes Creative Cloud and Document Cloud, and Digital Experience, which extends to customer data, personalisation, and analytics. 

Talking about the listing history on NASDAQ under the ticker ‘ADBE,’ Adobe launched its IPO in 1986 at a price of $11. As of September 2025, Adobe’s share price is around $360. Moving to the company’s financials, here is a quick snapshot.

• Adobe reported a gross profit of USD 19,147 million in 2024, up by 12.26% compared to 2023.
• The net income after accounting for extraordinary items and discontinued business operations stood at $5,560 million in 2024, compared to $5,428 million in 2023.
• As of 2024, Adobe has 449.70 diluted weighted average outstanding shares.

In recent years, Adobe has also expanded its footprint in AI. Its flagship innovations in this segment include Firefly Services, Acrobat AI Assistant, and GenStudio. Adobe faces competition from listed US companies, including Salesforce, Autodesk, and Unity Software.

Steps to Invest in Adobe Stocks

You have the following two options to invest in Adobe Inc. stocks:

Direct Investment 

In this, you can directly invest in Adobe stock. Since Adobe’s stock price as of September is over $350, which translates to around ₹30,000, it may not always fit your pocket. This is where Vested comes in, allowing you to have fractional ownership in Adobe stock by paying just $1, which translates to approximately ₹87. 

Indirect Investment 

If you are looking to diversify by avoiding capital fluctuations due to the negative movement of any single stock, you can invest in mutual funds or exchange-traded funds that hold Adobe in their portfolio. Vested also allows you to make this indirect investment with just a few clicks. 

Can Indians Invest in Adobe Stocks?

In February 2004, the Reserve Bank of India introduced the Liberalised Remittance Scheme, which defines the maximum amount one can remit to a foreign nation. As per the current rule, resident Indians can invest up to $250,000 annually in US-listed stocks. The amount includes investment, gifts, education, and travel.

Another rule outlines that resident Indians can invest in US-listed equities through an international brokerage platform or an Indian broker partnered with US firms.

If you are looking to invest in US-listed stocks like Adobe without undergoing a lengthy process, turn to Vested. The investment process starts with completing KYC formalities, linking your Indian bank account to Vested, and funding it with Indian rupees, which the platform will convert into US dollars. You can then start your investment.

How to Buy Adobe Stock on Vested (Step-by-Step)

Here is how you can invest in Adobe shares from India:

• Step 1: Download the Vested App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, depending on your device. You can also sign up directly on the Vested website.
• Step 2: Enter your KYC details and upload scanned copies of the supporting documents.
• Step 3: Link your Indian bank account to the Vested app and fund the same in Indian rupees. The platform will automatically convert your deposits into USD as per the RBI’s LRS rules.
• Step 4: Tap on the search bar and type ‘Adobe’ to view stock details.
• Step 5: Scroll down the screen, tap on the ‘Buy’ option, and enter the amount. Since Vested allows fractional ownership, you can enter any amount you wish to invest.
• Step 6: Confirm your order.
• Step 7: Re-login, and the details of your investment will appear at the top.

How to Sell Adobe Stock

You can sell Adobe shares by following the four simple steps outlined below:

• Step 1: Open the Vested App on your smartphone and log in using your credentials.
• Step 2: Go to your portfolio and tap on ‘Adobe.’
• Step 3: Enter the number of shares you want to sell. Alternatively, enter the amount in USD you want to withdraw from the profit of your Adobe holdings.
• Step 4: Click ‘Confirm,’ and the transaction will appear in your Vested dashboard within a few seconds.

Note: Vested allows you to either withdraw the proceeds from selling, which can take up to two days to reflect in your Indian bank account, or keep the funds on the platform and use them for future investment.

5 Things to Know Before Investing in Adobe Stocks

Before you invest in an Adobe share, know the following rules:

• Capital Gains: The profit you make on Adobe shares is considered capital gains. If you sell your holdings after 24 months from the date of acquisition, the profit of over ₹1.25 lakhs attracts a 12.5% long-term capital gains tax. If the withdrawal is made before the specified period, it will be taxed according to your income tax slab.
• Taxation on Dividends: If Adobe pays you a dividend, the company credits the same to your account after deducting a withholding tax of 25%. Under returns, you can claim it under the India-US Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). You can initiate the refund using Form 67 at the time of income tax return filing.
• Tax Collection at Source: If the total annual remittance amount in the financial year exceeds ₹10 lakhs, 10% TCS applies. The refund at the time of filing the tax return is available through Form 12BAA.
• Mandatory Disclosure: Regardless of which US stock you hold and whether it has delivered returns or not, you must disclose it under Schedule FA (Foreign Assets) while filing ITR. Besides this, if your income from foreign investment is over ₹50 lakhs, disclose the same under Schedule AL (Assets and Liabilities) to avoid any penalty.
• Currency Conversion: As per Rule 115 of the Income Tax, you must convert your foreign earnings in US dollars to Indian rupees using the State Bank of India Telegraphic Transfer rate on the last day of the month preceding the month in which it is received.

Conclusion 

With Vested, investing in US-listed stocks has become easier than ever. Simple KYC formalities, linking your Indian bank account, and funding the portal with Indian rupees allow you to invest in Adobe shares with just a few clicks. If US-listed stocks seem expensive to you but you still want to invest, Vested allows fractional ownership with just $1. You can also diversify your holdings to safeguard against sectoral risk by investing in mutual funds and exchange-traded funds that include Adobe in their portfolio.