International mutual funds for Indian investors

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

International mutual funds for Indian investors are SEBI-approved mutual fund schemes that invest in foreign equity, debt or other assets, providing geographic diversification beyond Indian markets. The category enables Indian retail investors to participate in global markets through familiar mutual fund structures rather than the more complex Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) direct-foreign-investing route.

International mutual funds in India operate under:

The SEBI master circular on overseas investments by mutual funds.
The overseas investment cap (USD 7 billion industry-wide, USD 1 billion per AMC).
RBI’s FEMA framework for foreign-exchange flows.

For Indian retail investors seeking international diversification, the category offers:

International Mutual Fund on WebNotes

International mutual funds for Indian investors