India Surpasses China in MSCI Emerging Markets Index

India has overtaken China in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets Investable Market Index (EM IMI) with a weightage of 22.27%, surpassing China’s 21.58%. This shift reflects India’s strong market performance and favorable macroeconomic conditions, contrasted with China’s economic challenges.

Index Rebalancing

In September 2024, India’s weight in the MSCI EM IMI increased, reflecting broader market trends. While the MSCI Emerging Markets Index covers large and mid-cap stocks, the EM IMI includes large, mid, and small-cap stocks, with India’s weight benefiting from a higher small-cap component.

Market Performance

India’s equity market has demonstrated strong performance, driven by solid macroeconomic fundamentals and robust corporate earnings. Key factors include a 47% rise in foreign direct investment, decreasing Brent crude prices, and significant foreign portfolio investment in Indian debt markets.

Inflows and Projections

Analysts project that the rejig in the index could lead to inflows of approximately $4-4.5 billion into Indian equities. This is supported by the broader increase in India’s weight in global indices, with its weight in the MSCI EM Index rising from 18% to 20% between March and August 2024, while China’s weight declined from 25.1% to 24.5%.

Regional and Global Standing

India’s growing share in global GDP and market indices highlights its increasing importance to investors. Morgan Stanley ranks India as a top investment choice within the Asia-Pacific region, just behind Japan. Despite current favorable conditions, analysts caution that market corrections could occur due to investor concerns and market dynamics.

Piyush Shukla

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