The BEN-8 form is a one-time declaration you fill during US stocks account activation on Samco. It confirms that the money you are remitting abroad is your own and that you are investing on your own behalf, not for someone else. This is a regulatory requirement and is mandatory for […]
What is the maximum amount I can invest in US stocks in a year?
As an Indian resident, you can invest up to USD 2,50,000 per financial year (April to March) in US stocks. This limit is set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). The USD 2,50,000 limit is cumulative across all overseas remittances and this includes […]
Key changes in Securities Transaction Tax from April 1, 2026.
What is STT? Securities Transaction Tax is a tax levied on the purchase and sale of securities traded on recognised stock exchanges in India. It is charged on the transaction value How is STT Charged? STT is calculated as a percentage of the trade value and is applied on: Futures […]
Can I add funds via NRE Account?
No, funds cannot be added via an NRE Account currently. If you wish to add funds, you may use your NRO Account or your regular Indian savings account as an alternative.
Can I add funds via NRO Account?
Yes, you can add funds via your NRO Account. However, the seamless bank addition journey does not support NRO accounts, so you will need to follow a manual process.Here is how to proceed: Share your last 3 months bank statement with our Customer Support team Our team will verify the […]
Why can’t I search and add indices to my watchlist?
At the top of the Watchlist section, you can view live streaming for major US indices such as the NASDAQ, S&P 500, Dow Jones, NASDAQ 100, and Russell 2000. However, US indices can’t currently be added to your watchlist.
Even during non-market hours, why are prices streaming in my watchlist?
Live price streaming continues even when the market is closed, so you can track real‑time price updates for stocks in your watchlist. You can also add any stock to the watchlist and monitor its price during non‑market hours.
How many stocks can I add to my US watchlist?
You can add up to 50 stocks to each of your watchlists. Please note that there is no restriction on the number of watchlists. So if you have 5 watchlists, you can add up to 50 stocks in each of the 5 watchlists.
What is the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)?
The Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) is a regulatory framework established by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that allows resident Indians to remit a certain amount of money abroad for permitted purposes. It is the essential route through which Indian investors can legally buy and hold stocks listed on international […]
How to add funds to my US trading account through ICICI & Kotak Netbanking?
Step 1: On the US stocks platform, tap the Funds icon on the top-right corner. Step 2: Tap on “Add Funds” and select ICICI Bank / Kotak Mahindra Bank from the list. Step 3: First-time users need to link the account by adding details like customer name as per banking […]
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