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India's weighting in widely-tracked MSCI EM index set for major boost

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Many expect FTSE Russell, another major global index provider, to increase India’s weighting in its index.

Samie Modak Mumbai
India’s weighting in global indices such as the MSCI Emerging Markets (EM) index — estimated to be tracked by funds with assets under management of $1.8 trillion — is set for a boost. MSCI has said it will increase the so-called foreign inclusion factor (FIF) for several Indian stocks with effect from December 1, and the finer details will be decided next month at its semi-annual review.

Many expect FTSE Russell, another major global index provider, to increase India’s weighting in its index.

Analysts at Motilal Oswal said MSCI’s decision would result in $3.5 billion of flows into the country,