Fri Sep 20 11:31:11 UTC 2024: ## India’s Stock Market Soars, Outperforming Major Global Indices
**BENGALURU** – India’s stock market is on a roll, with the NSE Nifty 50 and S&P BSE Sensex posting impressive gains this year. The benchmarks are only trailing behind Wall Street’s Nasdaq and S&P 500 in terms of performance, fueling optimism for continued growth in 2025.
The Nifty and Sensex have surged by 18.7% and 17%, respectively, in 2024, placing them third and fourth among major global bourses. This strong performance comes after India’s weight in a key MSCI index surpassed China for the first time this week.
Analysts attribute this bullish sentiment to several factors. The recent rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to attract foreign investments and bolster domestic markets, while policy continuity following India’s June elections and a robust growth outlook provide further confidence.
The surge in foreign portfolio inflows, which had slowed in August, is expected to reach a six-month high in September. This, combined with strong domestic buying from institutional and retail investors, has driven the Sensex and Nifty’s price-to-earnings ratios to record highs within emerging markets.
While technical indicators suggest both indices are currently in overbought territory, analysts remain optimistic about the future, particularly for sectors like IT and pharma due to the expected soft landing of the U.S. economy.
However, some analysts express caution regarding the high levels of domestic inflows, which could be unsustainable in the long run. Jefferies, a brokerage firm, warns of potential near-term market volatility in small- and mid-cap stocks.
Despite these concerns, the overall sentiment remains positive, with the Indian stock market poised for continued growth in the coming year.
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