- India’s first algorithm-backed global investing platform from GIFT City seeks to transform overseas investing from speculation into science with coverage of 700+ US securities
- Fractional investing from just $1, five-minute digital onboarding and integrated research could unlock a new era of cross-border wealth creation for Indian investors
- As rupee depreciation and concentration risks reshape portfolio strategies, SAMCO positions global diversification as a financial necessity rather than a luxury
- IFSCA licence empowers the fintech player to bridge India’s research gap by combining institutional-grade analytics, AI-driven recommendations and seamless execution within a single trading ecosystem
NE BUSINESS BUREAU
GANDHINAGAR, JUNE 12
In a move that could redefine how Indian investors build wealth beyond domestic markets, SAMCO Securities on Thursday unveiled India’s first research-backed global investing platform from GIFT City, combining institutional-grade analytics with seamless access to US-listed equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
The launch follows the company’s receipt of a broker-dealer licence from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), enabling investors to access international markets through a regulated ecosystem while remaining within the familiar interface of the SAMCO Trading App.
Beyond Access, Towards Intelligent Investing
While several platforms today enable overseas investing, SAMCO is positioning itself differently by addressing what many consider the biggest missing link in global investing—scientific research and actionable investment guidance.
The platform provides algorithmic recommendations and research coverage across more than 700 global securities, including companies listed on the S&P 500, NASDAQ 100 and over 100 exchange-traded funds, offering investment strategies spanning three-month, six-month, one-year and longer-term horizons through its proprietary Smart Stock Lists and Smart ETF Lists.
By embedding research, target prices, stop-loss frameworks and portfolio monitoring into a single ecosystem, the company aims to shift global investing from instinct-driven decisions to data-backed portfolio construction.
One Tap from India to Wall Street
Existing SAMCO investors trading in Indian equities, derivatives and mutual funds can now switch seamlessly to US markets with a single tap.
The platform enables digital KYC completion in nearly five minutes and allows investments starting from as little as $1 through fractional ownership, significantly lowering the entry barrier for retail investors seeking exposure to some of the world’s largest companies.
The offering operates under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), simplifying cross-border investing while remaining within India’s regulatory framework.
Global Diversification Moves Centre Stage
The launch reflects a broader structural shift in investment thinking.
With the Indian rupee having lost more than half its value against the US dollar over the past 16 years and geopolitical uncertainties influencing asset allocation strategies, portfolio diversification is increasingly emerging as a risk-management imperative.
India represents only around 3% of global market capitalisation, leaving domestic investors largely underexposed to sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing, cloud computing, biotechnology and cybersecurity—industries where many global leaders are listed outside Indian exchanges.
Despite rising awareness, participation remains modest due to limited research support and investor confidence in evaluating overseas opportunities.
SAMCO believes bridging this information gap could significantly accelerate global portfolio adoption among Indian households.
Research Becomes the Competitive Edge
Commenting on the launch, Jimeet Modi, Founder & CEO, SAMCO Group, said: “Prudent investing has never been about choosing one market over another, it has always been about diversification. At SAMCO, we believe global investing should be driven by research, not speculation. Through our platform, investors will have access to research coverage on more than 700 global securities, including S&P 500 companies, NASDAQ 100 constituents and over 100 ETFs. Many of these companies are driving the world’s structural transformation in AI, Biotechnology and energy are listed outside India. Our objective is to empower Indian investors with both access and conviction, enabling them to build globally diversified portfolios with confidence.”
Echoing the strategic rationale, Ulhas Joshi, CEO, SAMCO Securities, said: “The world continues to create and compound wealth through globally dominant businesses, yet a large majority of Indian household savings remain concentrated in domestic assets. We see global investing not as a trend, but as an essential component of modern portfolio construction. By combining regulated access, seamless execution and actionable research, we are making global investing simpler, more informed and more accessible for Indian investors.”
A Strategic Milestone for GIFT City and Indian Wealth Creation
The launch also underscores GIFT City’s growing emergence as India’s gateway to international financial markets.
By integrating regulatory oversight, technology-driven execution and quantitative research within a unified investment platform, SAMCO is attempting to redefine overseas investing from a niche wealth-management product into a mainstream retail investment avenue.
As Indian investors increasingly seek global exposure amid evolving macroeconomic realities, the company’s research-led model could mark a significant shift in how portfolios are constructed—where diversification is guided not merely by geography, but by informed conviction backed by data.
If successful, the initiative may not only broaden Indian participation in global capital markets but also accelerate the evolution of wealth creation strategies from domestic concentration to truly international asset allocation.
