The Best Prop Firms in India for 2026, Compared
Trade funded capital up to $400K. Keep up to 90%. From $49, refunded on your first payout.
Indian traders get a $49 entry, refunded on your first payout, an 80% default profit share, with a 90% add-on sold on $50K+ One-Phase and $100K+ Two-Phase accounts, and USDT/USDC crypto payouts that bypass SWIFT fees and settle in hours. We accept Bank Transfer (SWIFT), crypto, and PayPal, scale from $5K to $400K in simulated capital, and run no time limits on evaluations. FundingPips, FundedNext and E8 all open below our $49 entry, and ours comes back with your first payout. Before paying anything, you can test our rules for free every two weeks on a $100K virtual account through the FundedFast Open.
A $49 FundedFast challenge is the starting point for Indian traders chasing funded capital: trade your strategy on MatchTrader, keep an 80% default profit split (the 90% add-on is sold on $50K+ One-Phase and $100K+ Two-Phase accounts), and do it with no time limits, no restricted instruments, and no hidden fees.
At a glance
- Payment methods
- Bank Transfer (SWIFT)Crypto (USDT/USDC)PayPal
- Payout currencies
- USDEUR
- Popular challenge sizes
- $5K$50K$100K
- Timezone
- IST (UTC+5:30)
- Best trading hours
- 13:00-22:00 IST (London + New York overlap)
- Legal status
- Allowed
Top prop firms in India for 2026. And how FundedFast compares
The best prop firm in India depends on what you actually need. Lower entry, higher profit split, longer evaluation windows, or faster payouts. Below is FundedFast lined up against four internationally available prop firms India traders can also access: FTMO, FundingPips, FundedNext and E8 Funding. Figures come from each firm's published pricing, verified on the date shown with the table. Not an affiliate network.
Ownership disclosure: FundedFast operates this website, and FundedFast challenges appear in the comparisons below. Every firm, including ours, is assessed against the same published criteria, and we link to each competitor so you can verify our numbers yourself. How we rank and earn is documented in our editorial policy. Read our editorial policy
- $49 2-phase entry. Refunded on your first payout
- Up to 90% profit split. 80/20 default; the 90% add-on is sold on $50K+ 1-Phase and $100K+ 2-Phase accounts
- No time limit. Evaluations run on your schedule, no 30-day pressure
- Accounts from $3K (1-Phase) or $5K (2-Phase) up to $400K on MatchTrader
- Malta-based prop firm. Simulated evaluations, not a broker
- Min entry
- $49
- Profit split
- Up to 90%
- Time limit
- None
- Phases
- 1-Phase or 2-Phase
- Min entry
- $91 (EUR 79)No refund at this entry price
- Profit split
- 80-90%
- Time limit
- None
- Phases
- 1-Step and 2-Step
- Min entry
- $32
- Profit split
- 80-95%
- Time limit
- Varies by program
- Phases
- 4 program types
- Min entry
- $32No refund at this entry price
- Profit split
- 80%, 90% or 100%
- Time limit
- None
- Phases
- Multiple programs
Competitor terms sourced from each firm's public pricing page. Last verified August 6, 2026.
Why India traders choose FundedFast
Crypto payouts in USDT or USDC bypass SWIFT fees and settle in hours. Our $49 2-phase entry is fair on price, and the fee comes back on your first payout, as it does at every firm on this list except E8 Funding. There's no 30-day countdown telling you when to trade. Evaluations run on your schedule. FundedFast trading hours match the 13:00-22:00 IST London/New York overlap, the most liquid window of the day for Indian traders. And the FundedFast Open is free every two weeks: a no-cost way to test our rules on a $100K virtual account before you commit. If you're comparing the best prop firms in India and want to test our rules without committing serious capital, the $5K 2-Phase challenge is $49 and comes back on your first withdrawal.
Reviewed by John McLaren, Trading Industry Writer · Malta-based prop firm operating since 2024 · Last reviewed August 17, 2026
What to know in India
Prop trading evaluations are permitted for residents of India. FundedFast is a prop firm based in Malta. We provide educational simulated challenges on demo accounts. We are not a broker and do not solicit deposits. Traders should follow RBI and FEMA rules on foreign remittance and reporting of foreign income.
FundedFast is a prop firm based in Malta. We provide educational simulated trading challenges on demo accounts. We are not a broker and are not regulated by any financial authority.
Last reviewed: August 17, 2026
Taxes on funded trader payouts in India
Funded trader payouts from FundedFast are typically treated as foreign income in India, reportable under Schedule FA of your ITR. Rates depend on classification (business income vs speculative). Please consult a chartered accountant familiar with international trading income before filing.
General guidance only. Confirm with a local tax advisor before filing.
How do Indian traders pay for a challenge under FEMA?
The Liberalised Remittance Scheme lets every resident Indian remit up to USD 250,000 per financial year for permitted transactions, and a prop firm challenge fee qualifies as a permitted current-account remittance since it is a service fee paid to a foreign provider. Your Authorised Dealer bank will ask you to file Form A2 declaring the purpose, and most banks accept purpose code S0801, S0011, or S1099 for this kind of payment. Remittances under the USD 250,000 cap are automatic under FEMA, so no prior RBI approval is required, and our challenge fees, from $49 to $2,999, sit well inside that allowance even for an active trader buying several challenges a year.
Are crypto payouts taxed differently than USD payouts in India?
Yes. Under the 2022 amendments, a payout received in USDT or USDC is reported as a virtual digital asset receipt and taxed at a flat 30% plus 1% TDS, a higher effective rate than the regular income-tax slab rates that apply to a USD payout sent by SWIFT. For traders receiving larger monthly payout amounts, a USD payout via SWIFT to an Indian bank can work out better after tax than crypto, despite settling more slowly. We pay both rails, so the choice of which to use is yours; a chartered accountant familiar with virtual digital asset rules can confirm which comes out ahead for your specific payout volume.
Frequently asked questions for traders in India
Is FundedFast available in India?
Yes. Indian residents can purchase any FundedFast challenge, trade the evaluation on MatchTrader, and receive payouts once funded. There is no additional KYC burden beyond the standard video verification required of all funded traders.
How do Indian traders get paid?
Payouts are issued via international bank transfer (SWIFT), cryptocurrency (USDT or USDC), or PayPal. All payouts are denominated in USD or EUR. We do not pay out in INR. Most Indian traders choose crypto for the speed and lower fees, then convert locally.
Are prop trading profits taxable in India?
Yes. Payouts from a foreign prop firm are generally treated as foreign income and must be reported on your ITR (Schedule FA). Exact treatment depends on whether you classify the activity as business income or speculative income. Speak to a chartered accountant for personalised advice.
Can I trade Indian stocks or the NIFTY on FundedFast?
FundedFast provides access to global forex, indices, commodities and crypto CFDs via MatchTrader. Indian single-stock equities and the NSE/BSE indices are not offered. You can trade the US500, NAS100, DAX, gold, oil and 40+ forex pairs.
What is the cheapest way to start?
The $5K 2-Phase challenge at $49 is the lowest-cost entry point. Most Indian traders start here to test the platform and rules, then scale up to $50K or $100K once they have a consistent strategy on the simulator.
Do FundedFast payouts attract GST in India?
No. CBIC Circular 161/17/2021-GST clarifies that a service where the provider, recipient, and place of supply are all outside India counts as an export-of-service receipt, not a domestic supply, when it lands with an Indian resident. A FundedFast payout is proceeds of exactly that kind of service contract, so it falls outside GST scope. This is a detail Indian traders often get wrong when discussing prop firms online; cite the circular directly if a tax professional questions it.
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FundedFast in other countries
- BrazilRapidly growing prop trading community in Latin America
- United KingdomTrade the London session with deep liquidity across all assets
- NigeriaAfrica's largest and most active trading community
- South AfricaTrade London & Asian session overlap for maximum opportunity
- CanadaFull New York session access, strong forex trading culture
- AustraliaAsian & Sydney session trading with no time limits
- GermanyEU-based like FundedFast, trade the Frankfurt session
- MalaysiaActive Asian session community with growing trader base
- ItalyEU-based with SEPA payouts, trade the Milan and London sessions
- IndonesiaSoutheast Asia's fastest-growing trading community, crypto payouts to IDR
- KenyaEast Africa's mobile-money trading hub, crypto payouts off-ramp to M-Pesa
- SingaporeAsia's financial hub with fast USD bank payouts and licensed crypto off-ramps
- SpainEU-based with SEPA payouts in EUR, card and PayPal accepted at checkout
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