Through the direct route, Indian investors have the option to create accounts with US based brokers and remit money via the Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS), and invest directly in U.S. stocks and ETFs.
Finance Ministry eases rules for bonus share issue by companies in FDI-barred sectors
The finance ministry has amended rules, effective June 11, 2025, allowing Indian companies in restricted FDI sectors to issue bonus shares to existing non-resident shareholders,