India has overtaken China for the first time ever in a key MSCI equities index, bolstered by steady economic growth and strong flows. India's weight in the MSCI investible large-, mid- and small-cap index has risen to 2.

India’s overtaking of China in some global gauges will likely usher in a bigger influx of foreign flows, giving equities in the South Asian country another boost.

India has surpassed China in its weighting within one of the world’s largest stock market benchmarks, as increased share sales and liquidity make Indian companies more accessible to global investors,

By bno - Chennai Office India has overtaken China to become the largest emerging market in the MSCI All Country World Investable Market Index (ACWI IMI), marking a significant shift in the global investment landscape.