Hyundai Motor Joins MSCI Global Standard Index as the Only Large-Cap Inclusion in February Review

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. has secured a spot in the MSCI Global Standard Index, becoming the only Indian large-cap stock included in the February 2025 review. This addition marks a significant milestone for the company, which went public in November 2024.

Hyundai Motor India has also recorded the highest weight increase among Indian securities in this rebalancing.

Hyundai Motor India in the MSCI Global Standard Index

The inclusion of Hyundai Motor India in the MSCI Global Standard Index is anticipated to attract an inflow of approximately $257 million from passive funds tracking the index as per the news report. This development is expected to enhance the company’s visibility among global institutional investors and increase liquidity in the stock.

Other Stocks Witnessing Weight Adjustments

Apart from Hyundai Motor India, several other stocks have seen their weightage revised in the index.

Stocks with Increased Weightage:

• IndusInd Bank
• Varun Beverages
• Torrent Pharmaceuticals
• Mankind Pharma
• Dixon Technologies (India)
• PB Fintech
• Adani Enterprises
• Voltas

Stocks with Decreased Weightage:

• Adani Green Energy (excluded from the index)
• HDFC Bank
• Reliance Industries
• ICICI Bank
• Infosys

Adani Green Energy Removed from MSCI Index

Adani Green Energy Ltd has been excluded from the MSCI Global Standard Index following the February review. The reasons for its removal are not explicitly stated but are likely due to changes in free float market capitalisation, liquidity, or overall market performance.

India’s Weight in MSCI Global Standard Index Rises

Following the latest rebalancing, India’s weight in the MSCI Global Standard Indexes will increase to 19% from 18.8%. However, despite this increase, India has slipped to 3rd place in the emerging markets ranking, losing the 2nd spot to Taiwan.

Emerging Market Rankings: China Maintains Leadership

• China: 27.1% (up from 27%)
• Taiwan: Moves to 2nd Position 
• India: 19% (up from 18.8%)

The MSCI index adjustments will come into effect from February 28, 2025, influencing stock weightage and investment flows in global markets.

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