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Is ActivTrades Available in 🇮🇳 India?
Yes — ActivTrades is available in India
ActivTrades accepts clients from India. Regulated by CySEC & FCA.
Availability last verified: October 2026
Broker availability in 🇮🇳 India
155 / 341 brokers155 out of 341 brokers in our database accept clients from India (45% availability). See all available brokers →
Is ActivTrades the right fit for you?
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ActivTrades vs alternatives in 🇮🇳 India
| Regulator | CySEC, FCA | FCA, CySEC | FCA, ASIC | Labuan FSA, CIMA |
| Min. deposit | $0 | $100 | $100 | $5 |
| Spread from | 0.5 pips | 1 pips | 0.6 pips | 0.5 pips |
| Max leverage | 400 | 500 | 500 | 1000 |
| Available | ✓ Yes | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Why choose ActivTrades in 🇮🇳 India?
Min. deposit
$0
Spread from
0.5 pips
Max leverage
400
BrokerRank score
3.56 / 5
- SmartOrder risk management tools
- Proprietary ActivTrader platform plus MT4/MT5
- No minimum deposit
- Negative balance protection
- Regulated by CySEC & FCA — legally available to India residents under SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India)
Trading conditions in 🇮🇳 India
Regulated by SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India). Max forex leverage: Not permitted for retail. Permitted instruments: Stocks, Futures, Options, Mutual funds. Retail forex trading through offshore brokers is technically illegal under FEMA. Only INR-paired forex futures on NSE/BSE are permitted.
Other recommended brokers available in 🇮🇳 India
Comparing ActivTrades with other brokers available to India traders.
- No commissions on spreads
- FCA, ASIC and CySEC regulated
- Islamic accounts available
- FCA regulated with strong reputation
- Supports MT4, MT5, and own platform
- Negative balance protection
- 24/7 trading on synthetic indices
- No commission on most products
- Very low minimum deposit ($5)
- Negative balance protection
- No deposit/withdrawal fees
- Very low minimum deposit ($5)
About ActivTrades
Regulated by
CySEC, FCA
Headquarters
London, UK
Founded
2001
Min. deposit
$0
BrokerRank score
3.56 / 5
Markets
cfd, commodities, crypto
Frequently Asked Questions
1Is ActivTrades available in India?
Yes — ActivTrades accepts clients from India. The broker is regulated by CySEC and FCA. You can open a live account directly through their website.
2What are the best alternatives to ActivTrades for India traders?
Brokers we recommend in India include ForTrade, FxPro, Deriv. All are verified to accept clients from India and are regulated by reputable authorities.
3Can I use a VPN to access ActivTrades from India?
Using a VPN to circumvent geo-restrictions violates ActivTrades's terms of service and can result in account closure or frozen funds. It also leaves you without regulatory protection. We strongly recommend using a broker that is properly licensed to serve your country.
4Is forex trading legal in India?
Retail forex trading through offshore brokers is not officially permitted in India. Retail forex trading through offshore brokers is technically illegal under FEMA. Only INR-paired forex futures on NSE/BSE are permitted. Traders in India should use locally licensed and regulated brokers.
5What leverage is available for traders in India?
Forex: up to Not permitted for retail. Stocks: up to 1:5 (equity). These limits are set by SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) and apply to all licensed brokers serving India residents. Retail forex trading through offshore brokers is technically illegal under FEMA. Only INR-paired forex futures on NSE/BSE are permitted.
6Which financial instruments can traders in India access?
Traders in India regulated by SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) can access the following instruments: Stocks, Futures, Options, Mutual funds. Retail forex trading through offshore brokers is technically illegal under FEMA. Only INR-paired forex futures on NSE/BSE are permitted.
7Which brokers accept clients from India?
155 out of 341 brokers in the BrokerRank database accept clients from India. Recommended options include ForTrade, FxPro, Deriv. You can see the full list on our India brokers page.