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Indian Bonds Set For Historic Foreign Investment Surge Post JPMorgan Index Inclusion

Indian bonds will draw unprecedented foreign investments on June 28 following their inclusion in JPMorgan’s Emerging Market Index.

This move marks a significant milestone for India’s financial markets, drawing comparisons to the substantial inflows seen following the nation’s credit rating upgrade in August 2014.

Assets worth about $200 billion are tracked in the JPMorgan Emerging Market Index.

Analysts project that India’s weighting in this influential index could reach 10 percent by March 2025, reflecting growing global confidence in the country’s economic prospects.

Global funds have displayed a robust bullish sentiment towards Indian debt instruments since September 2023, demonstrating sustained interest with investments totaling nearly Rs 83,360 crore ($10 billion) over the past ten months.

The Clearing Corporation of India reported that as of June 18, foreign funds had injected approximately Rs 7,350 crore into Indian bonds, marking a steady increase from Rs 5,200 crore in May.

April saw a temporary net outflow of Rs 9,830 crore, indicating fluctuating investor sentiments in the bond market.

The influx of foreign investments into Indian bonds has also contributed to maintaining low bond yields, a critical factor for sustaining attractive borrowing costs in the economy.

In addition to JPMorgan’s index, Bloomberg Index Services is to incorporate select Indian bonds into its local currency index of emerging markets early next year.

This dual inclusion underscores India’s growing stature as a preferred destination for international capital, bolstered by its robust economic fundamentals and ongoing financial market reforms.

Market participants and analysts alike are closely monitoring the upcoming inclusion in JPMorgan’s index as a barometer of international investor sentiment towards Indian debt instruments.

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Mankrit Kaur

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