EQBAC has officially launched its operations in India with a partner-first approach aimed at simplifying cross-border investing. Headquartered out of Mauritius and already active in the UAE, the company’s India entry comes at a time when both retail investors and high-net-worth individuals are increasingly seeking global exposure but are often hindered by fragmented systems, complex compliance requirements, and restricted product access.
Founded by financial services veteran Satinder Aggarwal, who has over 25 years of experience building regulated financial businesses across India and the Middle East, EQBAC provides plug-and-play access to a wide range of international assets, including fractional global equities, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, pre-IPOs, and structured products, all consolidated within a secure, regulated digital platform. “EQBAC isn’t just another investing platform. We’re not in the direct-to-consumer space, and we never plan to be,” Aggarwal stated. “This is a platform built around our partners. Our goal is to support advisors, not compete with them.”
Positioning itself as a pure-play execution broker rather than a distributor or advisor, EQBAC ensures distributors fully retain client relationships, revenue, and branding, with zero revenue cuts and complete fee transparency. The platform’s white-label services and embedded API integrations allow seamless adoption by partners, enabling them to enhance their offerings without operational complexity or channel conflict. All investments are held in segregated client accounts with custody through leading global banks such as Citibank, Standard Chartered, and State Bank of Mauritius.
One of EQBAC’s most notable features is its ability to offer fractional investing in global assets to Indian retail and HNI clients, a privilege previously limited to ultra-wealthy investors. “Distributors told us they wanted better control, not another platform chasing their clients,” Aggarwal noted. “They wanted global access, seamless execution, and someone who understands what working behind the scenes really means. That’s exactly what EQBAC was built to do.”
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The company aims to onboard over 150 partners in India by March 2026, including wealth firms, independent advisors, fintechs, wealth techs, and traditional brokerage houses, with an ambitious target of growing Assets Under Custody to $500 million in the next two years. Backed by strategic alliances with global custodians, digital KYC providers, fund houses, and GIFT City-compliant investment structures, EQBAC is positioned to deliver secure, conflict-free, and streamlined cross-border investment solutions that let professionals focus on doing what they do best, serving their clients.
