- What is the Global Access Provider (GAP) License?
- Why INDmoney’s GAP License Matters for Investors
INDmoney has been officially licensed as a Global Access Provider (GAP) by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) at GIFT City, marking a major milestone in its mission to make global investing simpler and more compliant for Indian investors. This license authorizes INDmoney to offer regulated access to international markets directly from India, enabling investors to buy global stocks and ETFs.
It is a key step in aligning INDmoney’s investment platform with India’s emerging global financial ecosystem under the progressive regulatory oversight of IFSCA. Let’s break down what GAP is and how it matters to investors.
What is the Global Access Provider (GAP) License?
The Global Access Provider framework, introduced by IFSCA in August 2025, is designed to make GIFT City India’s global investing gateway. Under this framework, Global Access Providers (GAPs) are authorized to connect Indian investors and financial intermediaries with international markets.
According to the IFSCA circular, a GAP may be either a broker-dealer or a subsidiary of a recognized stock exchange set up in GIFT City that facilitates access to global markets through regulated foreign brokers.
To qualify, an entity must meet stringent capital and compliance norms:
| Requirement | Condition |
| Minimum Net Worth | USD 500,000 |
| Authorization Fee | USD 10,000 |
| Client Fund Routing | Through IFSC-based bank accounts only |
| KYC & AML | Must comply with IFSCA AML,CFT&KYC standards |
| Data Storage | All user and transaction data must be stored in IFSC |
This framework ensures that all global investing done through licensed platforms is fully transparent, regulated, and secure.
Why INDmoney’s GAP License Matters for Investors
Under the GAP Framework, INDmoney can now provide investors with seamless access to 9,000+ U.S. Stocks and ETFs, and a growing range of global ETFs across multiple markets, through a secure, compliant, and regulatory framework designed in line with global standards and best practices.
You can now continue investing in the U.S. Stocks and ETFs, while benefitting from:
- Clear Disclosures
- Enhanced transparency
- Indian Regulatory Oversight
The Bigger Picture: India’s Push for Global Financial Integration
The Global Access Framework is part of India’s broader ambition to make GIFT City a world-class financial centre that channels both inbound and outbound capital flows.
By licensing Indian fintechs and broker-dealers as Global Access Providers, IFSCA is:
- Reducing the reliance on offshore financial centres,
- Simplifying access to global stocks for resident and NRI investors,
- Ensuring all transactions comply with RBI’s LRS, FEMA, and AML/CFT regulations, and
- Creating a secure, tech-driven bridge between India and global capital markets.
In this ecosystem, INDmoney’s GAP license plays a pivotal role in translating this regulatory vision into investor reality.
Conclusion
INDmoney’s recognition as a Global Access Provider at GIFT City is a signal of India’s financial maturity as Indian investors can access international markets directly through an Indian-regulated platform, combining the best of both worlds, global reach and regulatory oversight.
Disclaimer: Global Access Provider Service is offered by INDmoney Global (IFSC) Private Limited IFSCA Broker Dealer Registration No: IFSC/BD/2023-24/0016 & IFSCA GAP authorization No: IFSCA/GAP/BD/2025-26/002 Click Here to Read Disclosures T&C Apply