by Sandip Das on 23 January 2024, 3 min read
As of January 22, India has surpassed Hong Kong to become the world’s fourth-largest stock market in terms of market capitalization. On Tuesday, India’s market capitalization stood at $4.33 trillion, slightly ahead of Hong Kong’s $4.29 trillion, as reported by Bloomberg. The United States continues to lead globally with a market capitalization of $50.86 trillion. China holds the position with a market capitalization of $8.44 trillion. Japan follows with a market cap of $6.36 trillion.
The downturn in the Hong Kong stock markets is largely due to the economic slowdown in China, coupled with pressure on American investors to reduce their investments in Chinese companies. This is in stark contrast to the robust performance of the US market, buoyed by easing inflation and a strong job market. In 2023, the S&P 500 index in the US witnessed a significant rise of 25 percent. It reflects the divergent trajectories of the world’s two largest economies.
In India, the equity market has been experiencing a surge. It is driven by a rapidly expanding investor base, consistent inflows from foreign institutional investors (FIIs), solid corporate earnings, and strong domestic macroeconomic fundamentals.
According to Bloomberg, there is a growing perception of India as a viable alternative to China in the global market.
This perspective has led to a growing influx of capital from global investors and companies into the Indian market, further boosting its position in the global financial landscape.
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