Once an investor decides to buy global stocks, ETFs, or international funds directly, the next step is opening a brokerage account that provides access to overseas markets.

For Indian residents, this is typically done through specialised international investing platforms. Over the past few years, several Indian companies have built platforms specifically designed to make global investing accessible for residents, including Vested.

From the user’s perspective, the experience feels similar to using any Indian investing app. The interface is familiar, onboarding is digital, and most platforms integrate the LRS remittance process with partner banks. This allows investors to send money abroad and fund their accounts directly through the platform.

But behind that simple interface sits a more structured setup.

Platforms like Vested operate across multiple regulated layers that together enable Indian residents to invest internationally. Vested manages the investor experience, onboarding, compliance, and reporting, while also operating a regulated brokerage entity in GIFT City.