International Investing
Introduction
Access global equity markets, international ETFs, USD-denominated bonds, and global REITs - directly from India, through our GIFT City-registered partner, Viewtrade International.
Invest in Global Markets - Directly from India
India's economic growth story is compelling but the world's most transformative companies, sectors, and themes lie beyond its borders. International investing gives you the ability to participate in global technology, healthcare, consumer, and infrastructure innovation; reduce your portfolio's dependence on a single market and a single currency; and build long-term wealth with the benefit of geographic diversification.
At ReliaBull, we facilitate access to global capital markets through our authorised distribution partnership with Viewtrade International a GIFT City-registered, IFSCA-regulated international broker enabling resident Indians to invest overseas in a fully compliant, structured manner.
Our Global Markets Partner: Viewtrade International
ReliaBull Financial Services is an authorised distribution partner of Viewtrade International, a GIFT City (GIFT IFSC)-registered international broker regulated by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA). All international investments facilitated by us are processed through this regulated framework, in full compliance with FEMA regulations and RBI guidelines under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS).
International investment options
We provide access to a carefully curated range of global investment vehicles, each serving a distinct role in a well-constructed portfolio.
| Investment Option | What it offers |
|---|---|
| US & global equities | Direct investment in listed stocks across the US, UK, European, and other major markets participate in the growth of world-leading companies across technology, healthcare, consumer, and energy sectors. |
| International ETFs | Low-cost, diversified exposure to global indices S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, MSCI World, and sectoral indices. Ideal for systematic, disciplined global allocation at scale. |
| USD-denominated bonds | Fixed income instruments denominated in US dollars sovereign, supranational, and investment-grade corporate bonds. Provides stable yield with currency diversification. |
| Global REITs | Real estate investment trusts listed globally offering exposure to international commercial, residential, and industrial property markets with regular income potential. |
| International mutual funds / FOFs | Select India-domiciled fund-of-funds investing in overseas mutual fund schemes a convenient, INR-denominated route to global diversification for investors with smaller allocation sizes. |
| Thematic global baskets | Curated thematic portfolios global AI & technology, clean energy, global healthcare, luxury consumer for concentrated, high-conviction international exposure. |
Why add an international allocation?
- Access the world's largest companies - the top 10 global companies by market cap are all listed outside India
- Currency diversification - holding USD-denominated assets acts as a natural hedge against INR depreciation
- Sector access - technology, biotech, defence, aerospace, and luxury consumer are significantly underrepresented in Indian markets
- Low correlation - global markets do not always move in sync with Indian markets, reducing overall portfolio volatility
- LRS framework - resident Indians can remit up to USD 250,000 per financial year for overseas investment under RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme
How it works - step by step
Getting started with international investing through ReliaBull is a structured, guided process.
| Step | Stage | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suitability discussion | We assess your international allocation goals, risk appetite, investment horizon, and existing portfolio before recommending any product or geography. |
| 2 | Account opening with Viewtrade | We facilitate seamless onboarding through our partnership with Viewtrade International at GIFT City IFSCA regulated and fully compliant with FEMA and RBI guidelines. |
| 3 | LRS remittance | Funds are remitted from your Indian bank account under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (up to USD 250,000 per financial year). We guide you through all required documentation. |
| 4 | Portfolio access & reporting | Monitor your international portfolio in USD, with periodic reviews, performance reporting, and rebalancing recommendations from the ReliaBull research desk. |
Why GIFT City?
About GIFT City & IFSCA
GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) is India's first operational International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), regulated by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA). Brokers and financial intermediaries operating from GIFT City are authorised under Indian law to transact in foreign securities and facilitate overseas investments for resident Indians. This makes GIFT City the most compliant, transparent, and low-friction route for Indian investors to access global capital markets without the complexity of maintaining offshore accounts.