New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- India's benchmark Nifty 50 has fallen nearly 12% this year, making it one of Asia's worst-performing stock indices. The decline has prompted retail investors to look beyond domestic markets for opportunities, particularly in the US, South Korea and Taiwan, which offer exposure to the booming AI sector.

Several regulatory channels are available to Indian residents looking to invest in international stocks. Access to overseas markets, including the United States, has become easier through the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) and investment platforms operating through GIFT City.

Though US has the world's largest stock market that hosts some of the biggest companies, including Amazon, M...