How to Invest in Walt Disney Corp Stock from India: A Complete Guide

In 1923, two brothers, Walt and Roy, set up a tiny Disney studio in a small office in Hollywood. They had almost no money, only bold ideas. Their first success came with the Alice Comedies, which opened the door to animation, but the real breakthrough came with Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. When they lost the rights to Oswald, Walt refused to give up. Instead, he created Mickey Mouse, a character sketched during a difficult train ride, proving that setbacks can spark the biggest ideas.

Mickey’s success helped the Disney Brothers Studio grow, which was further fuelled with the release of the world’s first full-length animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, in 1937.

Fun Trivia Walt won 22 Academy Awards, more than any other individual in history. He also received 59 Oscar nominations during his career.

Listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ‘DIS,’ the company has an enterprise value of USD 228.92 billion as of November 2025.

If you are looking to invest in a company that is recognised as a pioneer in animation with live-action scenes, turn to Vested today.

About Walt Disney 

Walt Disney continues to operate as a diversified multinational entertainment conglomerate. It operates through Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Experiences, and its iconic studios. In the coming years, the company is focused on reinvesting in existing assets while aggressively exploring new markets.

At Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, capital expansion projects include upgrades to classic attractions, such as a technology overhaul of a Magic Kingdom dark ride and a renovation of the launch coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Globally, the company is undertaking developments at Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort, and Tokyo Disney Resort. The company is also doubling its cruise fleet and expanding Disney Cruise Line to reach new audiences and strengthen its luxury travel portfolio.

 

The effect of expansion can be seen in the Walt Disney financials.

• In 2025, Walt Disney posted a gross profit of USD 35,659 million, a decline of USD 2,996 million from the previous financial year.
• The net income after accounting for extraordinary items and discontinued operations was USD 13,431 million. 
• Walt Disney’s total dividend per share stood at USD 1 in FY2025, while in FY2024, dividends stood at USD 0.750.

The Walt Disney business faces competition from Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOG/GOOGL), Comcast (CMCSA), Netflix (NFLX), Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), and Roku (ROKU). These companies challenge Disney across streaming, technology, media, and consumer entertainment. For example, Apple and Amazon lead in streaming platforms, while Alphabet dominates digital advertising and YouTube. Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery compete in cable, film, and streaming. Netflix remains a direct rival in subscription video-on-demand. Roku leads in streaming devices.  

Did you know? Walt never saw the opening of Walt Disney World; it opened in 1971.

Steps to Invest in Walt Disney Shares from India

You can invest in Walt Disney shares in the following two ways:

Direct Investment

With Vested, you can directly invest in Walt Disney shares. The key feature of Vested is that you do not need to pay the entire price of a Walt Disney share; a minimum investment of USD 1 can give you fractional ownership in the Walt Disney share.

Indirect Investment

If you are looking for diversification through Vested, you can take this route and invest in mutual funds or exchange-traded funds that hold Walt Disney in their portfolio.

Can Indians Invest in Walt Disney Stock?

Yes, if you are a resident Indian, you can invest in a US-listed stock. The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) rule caps the maximum investment amount in a year to USD 250,000. This figure includes investment in other overseas instruments and purposes, such as education, travel, and gifts.

Another rule outlines that investment in US stocks is permissible either through Indian brokers with partnerships with US firms or through international brokerage platforms.

If you are looking for a platform that makes investing in US stocks hassle-free, turn to Vested. To begin your investment journey, you need to complete the KYC formalities, link your Indian Bank account, and fund the platform in Indian currency. Vested will automatically convert the rupee into a US dollar, after which you can start investing in the stocks of your choice. 

How to Buy Walt Disney Stock on Vested (Step-by-Step)

Here is how to buy Walt Disney shares from India:  

• Step 1: Visit the Play Store or App Store, depending on your phone, and download the Vested app. You can also directly sign up on the website, too.
• Step 2:  Share your details and upload scanned copies of your PAN card and other ID proofs to complete the KYC.
• Step 3: After online verification, link your bank account to the Vested app and fund your account. The app will convert your deposits into USD as per the RBI’s LRS rules.
• Step 4: Go to the search bar and type ‘DIS.’ The details of Walt Disney stock will appear on your screen. 
• Step 5: Scroll the screen, click on the ‘Buy’ option, and then enter the amount. Since Vested permits fractional ownership, you can enter any amount you wish to invest. Once done, confirm your order.
• Step 6: Re-login, and the details of your investment will appear at the top. 

Fun Fact: Disneyland opened in 1955 and attracted over a million guests in just two months.

How to Sell Walt Disney Stock

Selling Walt Disney shares through the Vested platform requires just four simple steps:

• Step 1: Open the Vested App on your smartphone and log in using your credentials. 
• Step 2: Go to your portfolio and tap on ‘DIS’ stock.
• Step 3: Enter the number of shares you wish to redeem. You may also enter the amount in USD you wish to withdraw by redeeming your Walt Disney holdings. 
• Step 4: Click ‘Confirm’ and the transaction will reflect in your Vested dashboard within a few seconds.

Note: You can either transfer the amount to your account or keep it in a portal to use for future investments. If you choose to withdraw, the funds may take up to two days to reflect in your Indian Bank account.

5 Things to Know Before Investing in Walt Disney Stock

Before you invest in Walt Disney shares, there are certain investment and taxation rules you must be aware of.

• TCS Collection: If your total remittance to the US exceeds ₹10 lakhs, including investment and other purposes, the surplus will attract 20% tax collected at source (TCS). You can later offset it against the tax deducted at source (TDS) on your monthly income using Form 12BAA of the income tax return.
• Mandatory Disclosure: Whether you have made a profit or are in a loss, you need to disclose your US stock investment in Schedule FA of the ITR. Mention the date of acquisition, details of the broker and income earned. Non-disclosure will be considered an offence under the Black Money Act. 
• Dividend Taxation:  Dividends from any US stocks will be paid after deducting 25% withholding tax. The same will be taxed in India as per your income slab. However, you can claim a foreign tax credit on it under the India–US Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) through Form 67. As per Rule 115, when reporting your dividend income, convert the amount using the SBI TT buying rate on the last day of the month before the month in which you receive it.
• Capital Gains: The profit you made from Walt Disney shares attracts a long-term capital gains tax of 12.5% if the holding period is more than 24 months. If the holding period is less than 24 months, the gains will be treated as short-term capital gains and taxed according to your slab.
• FEMA Compliance: As per the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), investment in US shares under LRS can be made only by resident Indians. You cannot invest in the name of a company, partnership or trust. Investment is also not allowed in a joint account with NRIs or foreign nationals.

Conclusion 

With a platform like Vested, investing in Walt Disney and other listed stocks has become much easier. Even if the stocks are worth thousands of US dollars, you only need USD 1 to get started. The platform also offers liquidity benefits by allowing you to withdraw profits with just a few taps.