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Direct US stocks or GIFT City? Which saves more tax
Published 23 June 2026 ยท finance
Synopsis Indians now have easier access to global markets through direct overseas investing or GIFT City. Direct investing offers wider choices and lower entry barriers
Synopsis Indians now have easier access to global markets through direct overseas investing or GIFT City. Direct investing offers wider choices and lower entry barriers, ideal for hands-on investors with smaller sums. GIFT City provides a structured, convenient route with higher initial investment, suitable for those seeking a managed approach to international diversification. Read the article to know how the two routes compare in terms of taxation, costs and more.
Published: June 23, 2026 โข 7:00 AM IST ยท Updated: June 23, 2026 โข 8:36 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis Indians now have easier access to global markets through direct overseas investing or GIFT City.
Direct investing offers wider choices and lower entry barriers, ideal for hands-on investors with smaller sums.
GIFT City provides a structured, convenient route with higher initial investment, suitable for those seeking a managed approach to international diversification.
Read the article to know how the two routes compare in terms of taxation, costs and more.