In a surprising turn for 2025, Indian equities have trailed other emerging markets, marking the first instance of such underperformance since 2020. While markets have rebounded sharply since mid-April, the broader picture remains subdued when compared to peer nations.<\/p>\n
So far this year, the MSCI India index has climbed just 2.33%, significantly behind the 9% gain recorded by the MSCI Emerging Markets index. This divergence is being closely watched by investors, especially given India\u2019s consistent outperformance in recent years.<\/p>\n
The underperformance comes despite a notable recovery in Indian markets over the past several weeks. Since mid-April, the MSCI India index surged over 11%, slightly outperforming the MSCI Emerging Markets index, which gained nearly 10% during the same period.<\/p>\n
The rebound was largely triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to pause tariffs for several countries, improving global sentiment and boosting investor confidence across key markets, including India.<\/p>\n
While recent gains have helped narrow the performance gap, elevated valuations and concerns about a slowing Indian economy continue to weigh on investor sentiment. These headwinds have made investors more cautious, especially as other emerging markets offer more attractive entry points and growth narratives.<\/p>\n
This year marks India\u2019s first relative underperformance in six years, a notable shift for a market that had consistently delivered strong returns even during periods of global volatility.<\/p>\n
Although the short-term momentum in Indian markets is encouraging, sustained outperformance will depend on macroeconomic clarity, earnings growth, and global risk appetite. Investors are keeping a close eye on domestic policy signals and global market developments to assess the next leg of the rally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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