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India’s MSCI Emerging Markets weight slips near Covid levels as global money chases AI rivals
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Published on 5 May 2026
A sharp rank drop follows flows shifting to AI hubs
India’s weight in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index has fallen to levels seen during the Covid-19 period, dropping from second place to fourth. The shift is tied to global outflows rerouting toward AI-led markets, including Taiwan, which is drawing more investor attention and changing the index’s relative country weightings.
- India’s MSCI Emerging Markets weight has slid close to Covid-era levels
- The country’s rank fell from second to fourth
- Global flows are moving toward AI-driven markets like Taiwan
- Index weight changes reflect shifting investor sentiment
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