How to Invest in Google Inc., Stock from India: A Complete Guide

Imagine yourself as a curious student in the 1990s, surrounded by stacks of books in the library, frustrated at how hard it is to find relevant information online. This was the reality for Larry Page and Sergey Brin, two graduate students at Stanford University, whose shared obsession with technology and curiosity about the world set the stage for a revolution through Google.

Based in Mountain View, California, USA, Google dominates search and is now making headlines with its AI model, Gemini. Listed on NASDAQ with the ticker name GOOG, the company is on the path to becoming the most valuable company in terms of AI strength, giving tough competition to NVIDIA and Microsoft.

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is the fourth most valuable company, not just in the United States but globally. If you are looking to diversify your portfolio in the US equity market, one thing you must be wondering is how you can invest in Google stock from India easily. Well, the answer is Vested Finance. 

About Google Inc.

Google started its journey in 1996 with a project called ‘BackRub.’ The company came into the limelight with the PageRank algorithm that ranked webpages based on backlinks. However, it was officially founded in 1998 as Google Inc., with its first office in a garage in Menlo Park, California. In the span of three years, Google Search became dominant and was handling over a million queries daily.

At the time of launch, Google operated through three major products besides search. These included AdWords (2000), Google News (2002), Gmail (2004), and Google Maps (2005). The company went public in August 2004 via an unconventional Dutch auction IPO.

Google was restructured in 2015 and was made a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. Post this, the company shifted focus to core internet services. The restructuring also helped Alphabet to start moonshot projects like Waymo (autonomous vehicles) and Verily (life sciences).

Since its IPO, Google’s stock price has appreciated by over 6,500% in 2024. As of September 2025, Google has a market capitalisation of over $2.98 trillion. Here is the quick snapshot of Alphabet Inc., Class C (GOOG) financials:

• The company reported a gross profit of $203,712 million in 2024, up from $174,062 million in 2023.
• Alphabet posted a profit, after accounting for extraordinary items and discontinued operations, of $100,118 million in 2024, up from $73,795 million in 2023.
• The diluted weighted average shares outstanding stood at 12,314 in 2024.

In recent years, Google has been aggressively expanding its presence in the AI domain. Its next-generation AI model is now being integrated into Google’s ecosystem, from Pixel devices to Google Cloud. However, Google’s dominance is being challenged by Microsoft, Amazon, and new entrants such as OpenAI and Perplexity.

Steps to Invest in Google Stocks

You can make an investment in Google stocks in the following two ways:

Direct Investment

In this, you directly invest in Google shares. But since the Google stock price is over $240, which translates to over ₹19,000, Vested makes it affordable by allowing fractional ownership with an investment of just $1, which is around ₹87.

Indirect Investment 

If you are looking for diversification, another option is to invest in mutual funds or exchange-traded funds that hold Google stocks in their portfolio, along with other US-listed company stocks. Vested also allows you to invest in both these options.

Can Indians Invest in Google Stocks?

Introduced in February 2004, the Reserve Bank of India’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme, which has undergone multiple amendments over the years, permits resident Indians to invest up to $250,000 annually in any US-listed stocks. As per another rule, you can invest in US equities either through an international brokerage platform or through an Indian broker having a partnership with US firms.

If you want to make an instant investment without undergoing lengthy formalities, turn to the Vested platform. Vested requires you to complete your KYC formalities, link your Indian bank account to the platform, fund it with Indian rupees, which will automatically be converted into US dollars, and use the amount to make investments.

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

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

• Step 1: Download the Vested App from the Play Store or App Store, depending on your phone. You may also directly sign up on the website.
• Step 2: Share 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 ‘Google’ 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 Google Stock

You can sell Google 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 ‘Google.’
• 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 Google holdings.
• Step 4: Click ‘Confirm,’ and the transaction will appear in your Vested dashboard within a few seconds.

Note: On Vested, you can keep the proceeds from selling Google shares on the app to use for future investments. If you want to transfer the funds to your Indian bank account, it can take up to two days to reflect.

5 Things to Know Before Investing in Google Stocks

Before you invest in a Google share, know the following rules:

• Capital Gains: Any profit you make by selling Google shares attracts a long-term capital gains tax of 1.25% if the profit exceeds ₹1.25 lakhs and the sale is made more than two years after acquiring the stocks. If the redemption period is less than two years, tax is applied as per the income tax slab.
• Taxation on Dividends: If Google pays you a dividend, the company will credit the profit to your account after deducting a withholding tax of 25%. However, at the time of filing returns, you can claim it under the India-US Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) using Form 67.
• Currency Conversion: As per the provisions of Income Tax Rule 115, the foreign income you earn is converted into Indian rupees at the SBI TT buying rate on the last day of the month preceding the month in which it is received.
• Tax Collection at Source: If, in the financial year, your total remittance, regardless of whether it is for medical purposes, investment, or education, exceeds ₹10 lakh, a TCS of 10% is applied. You can claim it at the time of filing income tax returns using 12BAA.
• Mandatory Disclosure: Regardless of the investment you made in US stocks, the amount you invested, and whether it is profitable, you need to disclose it under Schedule FA (Foreign Assets) while filing ITR. If the income from foreign investment exceeds ₹50 lakhs, mention the same under Schedule AL (Assets and Liabilities) to avoid any penalty.

Conclusion

Investing in US stocks, such as Google, is made simple through the Vested platform. Regardless of the stock price, Vested allows fractional ownership, letting you start investing with just $1, which is around ₹87. Not only that, you also enjoy liquidity, as selling your US holdings requires just a few clicks on the platform. Plus, if you want to withdraw the proceeds, it takes merely two days to reflect in your bank account.