How to Buy Apple (AAPL) Stock from India
The world's third most valuable company. How to buy it from India, what it costs, and why it belongs in a global portfolio.
Apple is the world's third most valuable company at approximately $3.9 trillion. Every Indian who owns an iPhone, uses a MacBook, or subscribes to Apple Music is already an Apple customer. This guide shows you how to become an Apple shareholder.
AAPL April 2026 Snapshot
The Investment Case for AAPL
World's largest company by revenue in tech
~$395 billion TTM revenue. Unmatched brand loyalty across iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, and services.
Services ecosystem growing fastest
App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, Apple TV+, Apple Pay, Apple Intelligence (AI). Services margins exceed 70%, far above hardware.
India is Apple's fastest-growing market
iPhone market share in India crossed 7% in 2025. Apple opened its first India retail stores. You already use Apple products daily.
Capital return machine
Apple has returned over $800 billion to shareholders via buybacks and dividends. The stock pays a dividend (rare for tech).
How to Buy Apple from India
IFSCA Broker-Dealer (Recommended)
Open an account with Valura. Fund via LRS. Buy AAPL on NASDAQ. IFSCA custody mitigates US estate tax exposure. Access to bonds, REITs, and other asset classes beyond equities.
US-Linked Indian Platform
INDmoney, Vested, Groww International route through US brokers. LRS-funded. US custodian holds your shares. US-situs estate tax applies above $60K.
Direct US Brokerage
Interactive Brokers or Charles Schwab International. Full US market access. Self-managed compliance. US-situs custody.
Cost Breakdown for Indian Investors
"You already generate Apple's revenue every time you use your iPhone. The question is whether you will also participate in Apple's profits."
Before You Buy Understand the Risks
China dependence
~20% of Apple's revenue comes from China. US-China tensions, tariffs, and supply chain disruptions pose ongoing risk.
iPhone saturation
Smartphone markets are mature globally. Growth depends on upgrade cycles, services expansion, and new product categories.
AI catch-up
Apple Intelligence launched later than competitors. Apple needs to prove its AI strategy can match Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI.
US estate tax
AAPL is a US-situs asset. Holdings above $60,000 at death face up to 40% estate tax. Use IFSCA custody or UCITS ETFs to mitigate.
Apple Questions
From Apple customer to Apple shareholder.
Valura is an IFSCA-registered broker-dealer offering access to 1,00,000+ global securities including AAPL. Start from as little as ₹10,000.