NSE International Exchange plans to significantly expand its Global Access Platform (GAP) by extending access to more than 30 overseas markets by the end of FY27.
According to reports, the exchange is currently in discussions with foreign brokers, infrastructure providers, and market partners to support the expansion across multiple international jurisdictions.
GAP Currently Provides Access to US Equities
The Global Access Platform (GAP) was introduced through a soft launch in February 2026 and presently offers investors access to US-listed equities.
NSE International Exchange now intends to gradually expand the platform into several additional regions, including:
Europe
Asia
Australia
Canada
Mexico
Select South American markets
The initiative is part of broader efforts to increase cross-border investment access for Indian investors through a regulated ecosystem.
Platform Operates Under IFSCA Framework
The GAP platform functions under the regulatory framework of International Financial Services Centres Authority at GIFT City.
The structure has been designed as an:
Order aggregation platform
Under this model:
Investor orders are collected through the platform
Orders are routed to overseas broker partners
Trade execution takes place in the respective international markets
This framework aims to provide a regulated route for Indian residents and non-resident investors seeking international equity exposure.
Fractional Investing Feature Included
One of the key features of the platform is support for fractional investing.
This allows investors to:
Purchase portions of expensive international stocks
Access global companies without needing to buy full shares
Fractional investing has become increasingly popular globally as it lowers the capital requirement for participating in overseas markets.
Digital Onboarding and Banking Integration
NSE International Exchange stated that onboarding has been designed as a fully digital process integrated with:
Aadhaar-based verification
Banking APIs
GIFT City-linked bank accounts
According to the exchange
Account opening may take between 30 seconds and 2 minutes
Investors receive buying power after fund credit confirmation
Settlement cycles continue to follow global T+1 and T+2 systems
The exchange also noted that it is working with banks and payment partners to simplify international remittance processes for investors.
Growing Retail Participation Driving Expansion
The expansion plans come amid rising retail participation in India’s financial markets.
According to the exchange:
India now has nearly 14–15 crore unique investors in capital markets
Technology-led onboarding and digital platforms have accelerated investor participation over the last two decades
The GAP initiative is expected to further support retail participation in international investing through a familiar and regulated digital infrastructure.
About NSE IX
NSE International Exchange operates from GIFT City and serves as the international exchange arm of National Stock Exchange of India.
The exchange focuses on:
International financial products
Cross-border market access
Offshore trading solutions
Global investment connectivity
Conclusion
NSE International Exchange plans to expand its Global Access Platform from US equities to over 30 international markets by FY27. Operating under the IFSCA-regulated framework at GIFT City, the platform aims to simplify overseas investing through digital onboarding, broker connectivity, and fractional investing features for Indian and global investors.
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