
How to Invest in US Stocks from India: The Complete Guide
Let me be honest with you.
For years, I told myself Indian markets were enough. Then two things changed my thinking completely.
First, Nifty 50 has delivered close to zero real returns for investors who entered in late 2024. The index touched 26,000, corrected sharply — touching a low near 22,200, and has struggled to recover. Midcap and smallcap indices — where the “wealth creation stories” were loudest — have corrected 25–35% from peaks. Meanwhile, anyone with US exposure watched their portfolio quietly compound.