Mumbai – Bigul, the cutting-edge trading platform from Bonanza Portfolio Ltd., has announced the launch of US stock and ETF investment services for Indian and NRI clients through the GIFT City route, opening up a new era of seamless global investing. This milestone comes through a strategic collaboration with Bonanza Portfolio (IFSC) Pvt. Ltd. and ViewTrade, a global leader in cross-border brokerage technology. Facilitated through Bonanza’s IFSC GIFT City subsidiary, this partnership empowers Indian residents and NRIs to invest in US equity markets seamlessly, securely, and with complete regulatory clarity—starting with investments as low as $1.
This move aligns with Bigul’s commitment to making global investment opportunities accessible to a wider segment of Indian investors. Commenting on the collaboration, Mr. Bhanu Pratap, CEO of Bonanza Portfolio (IFSC) Pvt. Ltd., stated, “This partnership embodies our commitment to democratizing global wealth creation. By bridging Indian ambition with Wall Street opportunities, we aim to empower every investor to build futures beyond borders and turn ambition into actionable wealth.”
ViewTrade, with its deep legacy in enabling access to global capital markets, brings powerful technological and operational support to the partnership. A ViewTrade spokesperson added, “We are thrilled to partner with Bonanza Portfolio to enable access to global markets from GIFT City. With ViewTrade’s legacy of being a leading gateway to the world markets, we look forward to powering Bonanza in creating a unified and seamless user experience across global investing assets and connecting Indian residents and NRIs with the rest of the world.”
The offering is poised to redefine the investing experience for Indian and NRI clients through Bigul’s intuitive, tech-first platform. Investors will now have direct access to leading US equities, ETFs, and other global assets, all while enjoying the convenience of fractional ownership starting at just $1. The partnership ensures seamless cross-border compliance through the IFSCA-approved GIFT City framework, fully aligned with RBI, FEMA, and FATCA guidelines. Extended trading hours—synced with NYSE timings via India INX and NSE IFSC—further enhance investor flexibility and access.
Bigul’s unified platform enables users to manage domestic equities, mutual funds, and global assets in one place while offering tailored, tax-efficient global investment strategies. This client-first approach continues to drive Bigul’s leadership in innovation and digital transformation within the financial services sector. “We are expecting strong participation from our investors. Integration of the global investing offering into our Super App is already underway and likely to be available by August,” said Sanjay Shah, CTO of Bigul.
By combining Bigul’s trusted platform and nationwide reach with ViewTrade’s global infrastructure, supporting over $500 billion in annual trade flows, this partnership is set to transform cross-border investing. It not only simplifies access to global markets for Indian investors but also sets new industry standards in transparency, convenience, and innovation. Whether planning for long-term goals or building generational wealth, Bigul’s latest offering turns ambition into accessible, actionable wealth creation on a global scale.
