Will India Gain from the Global Reflationary Phase?
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New Delhi, Jan 16 (NationPress) As global markets shift into a reflationary phase, India stands to gain significantly, with projections indicating that the nation could account for over 15 percent of the global incremental GDP growth from 2025 to 2030, according to a report released on Friday.
The analysis by Equirus Wealth emphasized that there remains ample room for India’s growth as international investors reconsider their concentrated investments in the US AI sector and seek out diversification opportunities in Asia.
It was noted that foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows nearing $18 billion in 2025 have caused India to be underrepresented in many investment portfolios, thus creating potential for selective inflows should the sentiment towards emerging markets improve.
Approximately 75 percent of the MSCI Emerging Markets index is dominated by four countries: China, India, Korea, and Taiwan.
India is anticipated to be a major beneficiary among emerging markets, bolstered by policy-driven growth, improved liquidity conditions, and early indicators of a weakening US dollar.
The country is expected to play a significant role in global incremental GDP growth from 2025-2030, outpacing the combined contributions from Japan and Germany, as highlighted in the report.
This reflation phase is distinct from previous cycles, characterized by structural disinflation and targeted policy measures that prioritize earnings durability and balance-sheet strength as key factors for returns, the report elaborated.
“While we are transitioning into a reflationary phase, this cycle is markedly different from earlier risk-on periods. It is not merely about excess liquidity but rather about policy-led growth support in a low-inflation environment. In such a landscape, asset allocation must be more selective, and India stands to gain from its combination of robust real growth and macroeconomic stability,” remarked Mitesh Shah, CEO of Equirus Family Office.
The wealth management firm favors the 4-7 year government bond segment, especially state development loans, noting that the 10-year yield remains around 6.60 percent.
Gold continues to be viewed as a long-term portfolio hedge, backed by central bank acquisitions, geopolitical uncertainties, and diminishing confidence in fiat currencies, while silver is perceived as a tactical, high-volatility investment, according to the report.
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