If you have been keeping an eye on international markets and wondering how to get a piece of the action, you are not alone. GIFT City is seeing early signs of “retail” investors buying and selling overseas securities. Thanks to Global Access Platforms (GAPs), which offer this kind of trade, investing globally is getting much more accessible.
Here is a simple breakdown of what is happening, who is involved, and what you need to know before diving in. The growth of global trading through GIFT City has been explosive. Data provided by IndiaINX (BSE’s arm in GIFT City) shows incredible momentum. In the April-June quarter of 2026-27 (Q1FY27), the traded value across global exchanges through GAPs surged to $1.93 billion. This is a huge leap from $963.62 million in the previous quarter (Q4FY26). While most of the volume is accounted for by US-based securities, interest in other geographies is also picking up.
Here is a look at the top five markets for trading through India INX in Q1FY27:
| Country | Traded Value ($ million) |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,511.6 |
| South Korea | 272.7 |
| Germany | 43.7 |
| United Kingdom | 39.4 |
| Singapore | 38.9 |