Can investors from India invest in the US? Is it even legal/possible?
Yes, Indian residents can invest in the US stock market, as long as the total annual amount is less than US$ 250,000 per year per individual. This is as per the RBI’s Liberalized Remittance Scheme guidelines.
Please refer to article (A) for specific LRS regulations regarding investments in equity.
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