India - An attractive investment destination

Fastest growing major economy in the world with a GDP growth rate of 6%+ per annum

5th largest economy in the world on track to become 3rd largest by 2027-28 by Nominal GDP; Currently, 3rd largest in PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) terms

India’s unique 5D advantage

World’s largest Democracy with a strong legal & judicial framework

Favourable Demographics profile

Exciting consumer landscape leading to a strong potential in domestic consumption market and rising Demand

Massive opportunity in infrastructure Development

Employment of ubiquitous Digitalization as a tool for transformation of people’s lives

Robust corporate framework & strong financial sector

Well-functioning securities, derivatives & commodities markets with an effective capital markets regulator

Largest number of listed companies and third largest investor base in the world

Corporate balance sheets relatively under-leveraged with improving corporate transparency and governance standards

Healthy savings rate and un-leveraged consumer balance sheet to stimulate growth

Progressive direction of economic reforms irrespective of political combine in power

Improving fiscal performance, healthy forex reserves, low external debt to GDP ratio, comfortable BoP (Balance of Payments) position & low current account deficit

Compelling investment opportunity

Favourite investment destination among emerging markets with both inbound and outbound FDI rising at a rapid pace over last 10 years

India included in the JP Morgan GBI-EM bond index with a 1% weight and an eventual 10% weight going forward

Rising weightage in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index from levels of 7% in mid 90s to 20%+ now

Exposure to India provides diversification as India’s stock market enjoys relatively low correlation to global markets and is driven more by domestic factors