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India's investor appeal wanes amid US tariffs and market volatility

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India's position as a favored emerging market for investors has significantly declined from its peak in July 2024. Once holding a substantial weight in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, its representation has fallen below 11%, its lowest point since mid-2021. This shift is attributed to factors including anticipated US interest rate hikes, increased market volatility, and a punitive 50% tariff imposed by the US on Indian imports, which has dampened export and foreign direct investment outlooks. AI

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India's investor appeal wanes amid US tariffs and market volatility

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