This episode is your definitive step-by-step guide to investing in US and global markets from India. We break down the complex regulations, costs, and tax implications, from linking your Indian bank account and navigating the $250,000 LRS limit to repatriating your profits. Learn the difference between short-term (under 24 months) and long-term capital gains tax on foreign assets, understand the non-negotiable RBI restrictions on products like derivatives and crypto, and get the exact process for buying shares of companies like Berkshire Hathaway or Nvidia. We also reveal emerging global market trends and future investment opportunities in Europe and Hong Kong.

1. LRS Limit & Fund Transfer: The step-by-step process, daily deadlines, and the $250,000 per PAN limit explained.

2. Tax Compliance Simplified: Decoding the 24-month long-term capital gains rule and the mandatory Foreign Asset Disclosure.

3. Hidden Costs Exposed: A transparent look at FX markup (1-1.5%), brokerage fees, and the US 25% dividend withholding tax.

4. Prohibited Products: Why derivatives, borrowing, and crypto are strictly not allowed under LRS rules.

5. GCC/RSU Strategy: A special segment for employees with foreign stock options (RSUs/ESOPs) on how to properly diversify their concentrated wealth.

6. Future Markets: Vested's plan to add Europe, Hong Kong, and other top global exchanges for direct access.