Google Trends: Why Indians are suddenly searching to invest in global markets
Indian interest in global markets is surging. While Indians have long invested abroad, particularly in US stocks, Google Trends data shows searches for ‘investing in global markets’ have spiked over 5,000% in the last 12 months through September 2026, compared with the preceding period. That’s not a gradual uptick; it’s a breakout.
How much money is actually leaving the country?
RBI data backs up the search trend with real numbers. In 2025-2026, Indians sent more money overseas for investments than in 2024-2025. Indians sent nearly $2.6 billion in FY2025-26, almost 56% higher than $1.69 billion sent in FY2024-25.
