TL;DR: BestProps found 0 current profiles with a verified complete India restriction on August 8, 2026. The old FTMO and TickTickTrader mappings are not carried forward because FTMO’s current policy no longer lists India and BestProps could not verify the TickTickTrader claim from a current first-party policy.
This is a restricted-firm list. Firms that currently accept India residents are not included. Product-only limits and live-account-only limits are not counted as complete bans.
Prop firms that do not accept India traders
BestProps did not find a current first-party policy that completely restricts India across any reviewed BestProps profile. Older directory mappings and superseded policies are not treated as current evidence.
| Prop firm | Market | What the policy says | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| No current BestProps profile has a verified complete restriction for India. Older or superseded claims are not counted. | |||
Restricted futures prop firms in India
BestProps did not verify a complete futures restriction from a current first-party policy. A firm will be added only after its own policy explicitly names India.
Restricted forex prop firms in India
BestProps did not verify a complete forex or CFD restriction from a current first-party policy. A firm will be added only after its own policy explicitly names India.
Restricted crypto prop firms in India
BestProps did not verify a complete crypto restriction from a current first-party policy. A firm will be added only after its own policy explicitly names India.
Why prop firms restrict India traders
A zero count does not mean every provider accepts every India resident. It means no current first-party policy in the reviewed BestProps profile set supports a complete country restriction. Checkout, KYC, product, platform, and payout rules can still differ.
India also has specific foreign-exchange rules that are separate from a prop firm’s own eligibility decision. A site accepting a fee does not show that the payment, product, or later reward complies with Indian law.
India forex rules, registered brokers, and market hours
The Reserve Bank of India says residents may undertake forex transactions only with authorized persons and for permitted purposes. Electronic forex transactions should use an RBI-authorized platform or a recognized stock exchange, and the RBI warns that residents using unauthorized electronic trading platforms can face action under FEMA.
The RBI Alert List identifies entities that are neither authorized to deal in forex under FEMA nor authorized to operate an electronic trading platform for forex transactions. Absence from that list is not proof of authorization, so the authorized-person and authorized-platform records still need to be checked.
SEBI maintains current registers for equity, equity-derivative, currency-derivative, and commodity-derivative brokers. An overseas simulated prop company is not automatically a SEBI-registered broker, even if its screen shows the same market prices or symbols.
NSE’s normal equity-derivatives session runs from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. India time, with separate schedules for currency and commodity derivatives. Those exchange orders clear through regulated market infrastructure, unlike simulated positions in a prop evaluation.
India’s tax portal provides separate reporting for virtual digital assets, but a crypto price feed in a simulated account is not automatically a transfer of a virtual digital asset. Keep the contract, fee receipt, payout records, and product details, then obtain Indian tax and FEMA advice for the exact arrangement.
- RBI FAQ on forex transactions and electronic trading platforms
- RBI Alert List
- SEBI recognized intermediaries
- NSE market timings
- Income Tax Department ITR-2 FAQ
What India traders should check before checkout
- Confirm that both citizenship and residence are eligible.
- Check the evaluation, simulated funded, live-funded, and payout rules separately.
- Use your real address and identity documents. A VPN does not change KYC eligibility.
- Confirm the payout provider supports your country and expected currency.
- Save a dated copy of the policy and checkout terms before paying.
- Confirm local foreign-exchange, tax, securities, and crypto rules with a qualified professional.
India prop firm restrictions FAQ
How many prop firms restrict traders from India?
BestProps verified 0 current firms with a complete restriction affecting at least one market covered on this page.
Does a restricted country always block the evaluation purchase?
Most policies on this page block new accounts or platform access. Some firms also consider citizenship, travel location, payout access, or the live-account stage, so the official policy remains the final source.
Are partial country limits included in the main list?
No. A firm that still allows an evaluation, simulated funded account, or payouts is not counted as completely restricted merely because its live-account path or one platform is unavailable.
Can a VPN make a restricted trader eligible?
No. Firms verify identity, residence, payment details, and login patterns. Concealing location can lead to account closure, payout denial, or loss of fees.
Are prop firm payouts treated like local brokerage gains?
Not necessarily. Evaluation payouts may be contractual or business income rather than gains from securities held in a brokerage account. Ask a local tax professional and keep complete records.
When did BestProps check these country policies?
The official sources on this page were checked on August 8, 2026. Recheck them immediately before purchase because firms and service providers can change eligibility lists.
