NSE IX Plans Expansion of Global Access Platform (GAP) to 30 Overseas Markets by FY27

NSE International Exchange plans to expand its Global Access Platform (GAP) to more than 30 overseas markets by the end of FY27, as per The Moneycontrol news reports.  

The exchange said discussions are underway with foreign brokers and infrastructure partners to support the rollout across multiple jurisdictions. 

The platform was introduced in February 2026 through a soft launch and currently offers access to US equities.  

NSE IX said future expansion is to cover markets across Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada, Mexico and parts of South America. 

Regulated Structure for Overseas Investing 

GAP operates under the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) framework at GIFT City. The platform has been structured as an order aggregation system, where investor orders are routed through foreign broker partners for execution in overseas markets. 

According to the exchange, the platform is to provide Indian residents and non-resident investors with a regulated route for accessing international equities. NSE IX described the model as part of broader plans to simplify cross-border investing processes. 

The platform also supports fractional investing, allowing investors to buy smaller portions of high-value global stocks rather than full shares. 

Onboarding and Banking Integration 

NSE IX said onboarding on GAP has been designed as a digital process linked to Aadhaar authentication and banking APIs.  

The exchange stated that account opening can take between 30 seconds and two minutes, depending on verification requirements and banking systems. 

Investors receive buying power once funds are credited to their GIFT City-linked bank accounts. Overseas trades on the platform continue to follow global T+1 and T+2 settlement cycles. 

The exchange said fund remittance timelines still vary across banks and financial institutions. It is currently working with banking and digital payment partners to simplify the transfer process connected to overseas investments. 

Retail Participation and Market Access 

NSE IX said the platform is for widening participation in overseas investing through a familiar digital framework.  

The exchange noted that India now has around 14 to 15 crore unique investors in domestic capital markets, with digital onboarding and technology-led access contributing to the rise in retail participation over the last 2 decades. 

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Conclusion  

With access currently limited to US equities, NSE IX plans to gradually add more international markets under the IFSCA-regulated framework over the next financial year. 

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