How To Invest In AMD Stock From India: A Complete Guide

It was not very long ago that Artificial Intelligence (AI) felt like a complex concept used by researchers and tech companies. Today, it is part of our everyday lives, from asking Alexa to play a song to getting personalised recommendations while shopping online. These applications rely on processors capable of performing billions of calculations in seconds.

As AI becomes more widely used, companies building the technology behind it are attracting growing investor interest. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is one of them. 

If you are an Indian investor wondering how to invest in AMD stock from India, here is what you need to know.

About Advanced Micro Devices

AMD was founded by Jerry Sanders and seven co-founders in 1969, in California, USA, to manufacture semiconductor products. 

The company’s operations have expanded today, and it includes the designing of processors, graphics cards, and AI accelerators, used in personal computers, gaming devices, servers, and data centres. Put together, they cater to consumer, enterprise, and cloud computing markets.

The stock went public in 1972 and has been trading on the NASDAQ since then. Over the past five years, AMD’s share price has surged by approximately 336.63%.

AMD’s key financial highlights:

• A 34% year-on-year increase in revenue, from US$25.79 billion in FY2024 to US$34.64 billion in FY2025.
• Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) improved from US$1.00 to US$2.65 over the same period.
• Net income recorded a 164% year-on-year growth from US$1.64 billion in FY2024 to US$4.34 billion in FY2025.

AMD’s data centre business was its biggest revenue contributor in FY25, bringing in $16.6 billion, or 48% of the company’s total revenue. The client and gaming segment followed with $14.5 billion, accounting for 42%. The remaining $3 billion, or 10%, came from the embedded segment.

NVIDIA (NVDA) and Intel Corporation (INTC) are some of the key competitors, operating across several of the same markets. Their performance can therefore influence AMD’s share price, sales, and future growth, too.

Ways To Invest In AMD Stock

You have the following two options to invest in Advanced Micro Devices from India:

Direct Investment

If you want to own AMD shares, you can invest directly through Vested. You can either buy a full share or start with fractional investing to hold a portion of the share. This means you do not have to wait until you have enough money to buy one complete share.

Indirect Investment

If you prefer to diversify rather than invest solely in AMD, Vested gives you a few options.

• One way is through Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). Popular US ETFs such as the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) include AMD along with several other major companies.
• You can also consider Global Funds. Vested’s Global Funds invest in a mix of international companies from different sectors, giving you a way to diversify your portfolio through professionally managed funds. 

Can Indians Invest in AMD Stock?

Yes, they can. The Reserve Bank of India’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) facilitates this. The current LRS limit is US$250,000 in a financial year. So, resident Indian investors can invest in AMD shares from India up to the permissible limit.

Indian investors can invest in AMD stock from India through platforms such as Vested Finance, which allow you to buy AMD shares directly — including fractional shares — or gain exposure indirectly through US-focused ETFs and global funds. Funds are remitted abroad under the RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS).

How To Buy AMD Stock on Vested (Step-By-Step)

Want to buy AMD shares? Here is what you need to do.

1. Download the Vested app on your phone or sign up on the Vested website to buy and sell AMD stock from India.
2. If you are new to Vested, you will need to complete the KYC process before you can start investing.
3. Once your account is ready, transfer the amount you want to invest. Vested converts the money into US dollars for investing.
4. Type “AMD” in the search bar and open the stock page to see the latest details.
5. Enter how much you want to put into AMD.
6. Check the details and submit your order. Once the trade is completed, your AMD shares will show up in your portfolio.

How To Sell AMD Stock

Selling AMD shares is fairly straightforward once you have the stock in your portfolio.

1. Open your portfolio and find AMD in your holdings. 
2. You can sell your entire holding or just a part of it.
3. Go through the order details. 
4. Place the order. After the trade is completed, the money is added to your account. You can keep it there if you want to invest again. If you decide to withdraw it, the money may take up to two business days to reach your account.

5 Things To Know Before Investing In AMD Stock

Before you invest in AMD, keep these points in mind.

• Tax can change depending on when you sell. If you hold AMD shares for more than 24 months, your gains are treated as long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Sell them earlier, and the gains are taxed as per your income-tax slab.
• The dividend you receive may be lower than the amount declared. The US generally withholds 25% tax on dividends paid to Indian residents who have submitted the required tax documents. If you are eligible for relief under the India-US DTAA, you can claim it by filing Form 67.
• There is some extra tax reporting when you own US shares. Your foreign shareholding needs to be reported in Schedule FA while filing your income-tax return. Schedule AL may apply as well, depending on your assets.
• The exchange rate matters when you calculate your gains or income. For foreign income, the tax rules require conversion into rupees using the SBI TT buying rate under Income Tax Rule 115.
• Large overseas investments can bring TCS into the picture. If your remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme cross the applicable limit in a financial year, TCS may be charged. The amount can generally be adjusted against your tax liability when you file your return, if eligible.

Conclusion

AMD has become an important name in the semiconductor space, and Indian investors can buy its shares through platforms that offer access to US stocks. Before investing, take some time to understand the company, look through its financials, and consider the risks that come with the stock.