How do I buy US stocks from India, and is it worth the hassle?

You can invest abroad under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme, either directly through a broker that offers US stocks or, more simply for most people, through an Indian mutual fund or ETF that invests overseas so you never leave the rupee system. Direct US investing means opening an account, remitting money, tracking a foreign currency, and reporting foreign assets in your tax return, which is real ongoing admin. The fund route is lighter but gives you less control. For most founders the question is not can you, it is whether a modest global slice is worth the paperwork versus just holding a global index fund locally. Remittance limits, the tax collected at source on outward remittance, and the rules for reporting and taxing foreign holdings change often, so check the current position and confirm with a CA or a qualified advisor before you start.