Certificates representing shares of specific Indian companies listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ. Major examples include HDFC Bank (HDB), ICICI Bank (IBN), and Infosys (INFY). 2. Direct Route for NRIs and OCI Holders

Investing in the Indian stock market from the United States is possible through several routes, depending on whether you are a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), or a U.S. citizen with no Indian ties. 1. Indirect Route (Simplest for Retail Investors)

Diversified funds that track Indian indices. Popular options include: INDA (iShares MSCI India ETF) EPI (WisdomTree India Earnings Fund) FLIN (Franklin FTSE India ETF) SMIN (iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF)

The easiest way for any U.S. resident to gain exposure to India is through assets listed on U.S. exchanges. These do not require an Indian bank account or tax ID.