There are a few ways you can buy US stocks legally and easily from India:

1.  Open an Account with an Indian Broker Offering US Stocks

Many Indian stock brokers now partner with US brokers. You just need to open a special account for international stocks. Examples include:

• Zerodha (via Vested)

   

• ICICI Direct

   

• HDFC Securities

   

• Upstox Global Investing

   

These platforms are beginner-friendly and show you how much you’re investing in rupees.

2.  Use an International Brokerage Platform

You can also open an account directly with an international broker that accepts Indian clients. Some popular names are:

• Vested Finance

   

• Interactive Brokers

   

• INDmoney

   

• Stockal

   

These apps are simple to use, have research tools, and handle currency exchange for you.

3.  Invest Through Mutual Funds or ETFs

If you don’t want to pick individual US stocks, you can invest in mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that invest in US markets. Many Indian AMCs offer funds like:

• Mirae Asset NYSE FANG+ ETF

   

• Motilal Oswal Nasdaq 100 ETF

   

• Edelweiss US Technology Fund

   

This way, you can invest in a basket of top US companies without having to buy each stock separately.