“The Opportunity Is Too Big” : How Kiwi-Indians Are Backing The India Growth Story

A Kiwi fintech is making Indian investing accessible for the first time

For decades, New Zealand's Non-Resident Indian community watched from afar as India transformed into one of the world's fastest-growing economies. 

Like NRIs worldwide, Kiwi-Indians found themselves locked out of their homeland's wealth creation – trapped behind mountains of paperwork and complex bank account requirements. Today, they invest directly in India's booming markets from their New Zealand homes with ease.

The Investment Revolution

The shift began with Indus, a New Zealand fintech platform that launched six months ago with a bold promise: give global investors access to Indian markets in just three minutes, using only local NZ ID with no paperwork, just one-time KYC. Depositing and withdrawing money to New Zealand can be done with just one tap.

Indus built its foundation on regulatory compliance and institutional backing, allowing them to provide access to India's best mutual funds in a convenient, secure and compliant way. Their secret sauce is that they are dual compliant - holding licenses from SEBI in India and being FSP registered in New Zealand while partnering with ASB Bank and DBS India for secure fund management.

Indus is backed by some serious players: the New Zealand Fintech Fund and Booster Innovation Fund (managing $7B+), plus prominent Kiwi NRI’s like Sameer Handa MNZM (Chairman of Bank of India NZ) and Bharat Chawla (Former Chairman Indian New Zealand Business Council).

The founding team brings serious credentials too with founder Jai Goradia previously an investment banker, and a >$2 billion market operator, alongside co-founders Vivek Parashar, Andrew Arthur (CA/CFA) and Chandra Gowda with 25+ years banking experience.

Photo: Indus founders from left to right : Chandra Gowda, Andrew Arthur, Jai Goradia, Vivek Parashar/Supplied

"We're excited to back Indus at this early stage. Their vision to simplify access to Indian markets is exactly the kind of company we support," says Melissa Yianoutsos from Booster Innovation Fund.

Indus is backed by NZFF & Booster

Kiwis That Are Growing with India

Seasoned Kiwi investors are tapping into India's growth story with ease. Radha Banerjee, a Westpac banking veteran of 20 years in New Zealand, says investing in India helps her stay connected to her roots while earning strong returns through a trusted, regulated platform.

Sunit Prakash (MNZM), director and founder of several NZ companies, values India exposure in his diversified portfolio, appreciating the seamless, paperwork-free process.

South African-born Aucklander Louis Van Zyl expanded beyond US markets after hearing from friends about India's outperformance. Whether NRI or not, Indus is open to anybody living in NZ that wants to participate in India’s growth story.

How It Works

Headquartered in St Heliers in Auckland, Indus is a NZ company providing round the clock customer support. New Zealand dollars are held in ASB trust accounts, legally segregated from Indus operating funds by law, while Indian investments are managed through DBS India. The dual regulatory structure ensures robust oversight, with quarterly compliance reporting to SEBI and ongoing supervision under New Zealand's FSP framework.

Customer funds benefit from multiple layers of protection: bank-grade encryption, institutional custody arrangements, and strict regulatory compliance in both jurisdictions. The platform handles all tax obligations automatically, meaning customers pay zero tax on Indian mutual fund investments while maintaining full transparency with New Zealand tax authorities.

All transactions are processed through regulated banking channels, with real-time tracking and secure settlement. Whether depositing funds or withdrawing gains, customers have complete visibility over their investments and can access their money with a single tap.

Key stats: 

• Indian equity mutual funds have outperformed global markets over the last five years
• India posts 7.8% GDP growth
• The country targets developed-nation status by 2047

Making early positioning a generational opportunity.

The Bigger Picture

Kiwi-Indians are staying connected to India's story while securing their financial futures. The platform has grown to thousands of users in six months, building New Zealand's largest Indian investment community.

Financial advisors across New Zealand see increased client demand for India exposure. Geographic barriers no longer determine investment access, and platforms like Indus are reshaping how diaspora communities build cross-border wealth.

The question isn't whether Kiwi-Indians should consider India exposure, but whether they can afford not to participate in the world's fastest-growing economy.

Want to learn more about investing in India? You can learn more at indus.nz!