India’s inclusion in JP Morgan’s bond index in September 2023 has increased global interest in local debt. ETFs, such as L&G ($698.9 million), UTI, BlackRock, Xtracker’s, and Tabula’s, now manage $835 million. Smaller investors use ETFs or Total Return Swaps, bypassing multiple operational layers, streamlined by UCITs regulations as of May 31, 2024.
Over 800 smallcaps end the week in red. 116 stocks fall in double-digits up to 43%
BSE Smallcap fell 2% last week, with 821 stocks declining up to 43%. Market sentiment remained weak due to US recession fears and tariff wars.