All India articles
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White papersIndian assets have long-term allure as global rivalries intensify
Equity investors will have to cope with greater trade protectionism and regional rivalry, delayed climate transition, and technological transformation in the next decade. In our 2025 Capital Market Assumptions – which examine long-term return expectations for 40 global asset classes – we see shifting dynamics across equity markets, characterised by strong earnings growth in select regions, tempered by valuation challenges.
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White papersPatient investing in India: opportunities and challenges in a rapidly changing economy
Investment returns in the subcontinent have been primarily driven by India since she liberalised her economy in 1991. Investment into one of the earlier Indian indices would have yielded compounded annual returns of approximately 9% in US dollars, from December 1992 to end of March 2025. This compares very favourably with other global and emerging market indices over the same period.
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White papersWhy Indian small and mid cap equities deserve a place in your investment portfolio?
India presents a compelling investment opportunity for global investors as it remains the fastest growing major economy in the world with an estimated GDP growth of 6.4% for FYE25 and is poised to become the 3rd largest economy by 2028. (Source: Economic Survey 2024-2025 and IMF).
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White papersInvestor stewardship priorities for India
India can appear attractive to investors, based on its strong growth opportunities and market breadth. However, certain governance challenges still present potential pitfalls for the unwary. By Sonya Likhtman, Navishka Pandit and Ross Teverson.
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Asset Manager NewsActis bolsters its Indian renewables footprint through acquisition of Stride’s 371MW portfolio
LUXEMBOURG, 24 March 2025: Actis, a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure, has acquired a 100% stake in Stride Climate Investments (“Stride”), a solar generation asset portfolio in India, from a fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management.
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White papersMacro brief: Growing risks to India’s demographic dividend
Ongoing talk of India’s demographic dividend is easy to understand: the country recently overtook China as the world’s most populous country and over the next 20 to 25 years, is set to become the largest contributor to the global working age cohort.
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Asset Manager NewsEDF India and Actis announce strategic partnership to develop advanced metering infrastructure in India
New Delhi, 25 February 2025: EDF India today announced a strategic joint venture (JV) with Actis, a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure. This collaboration aims to operate a dedicated platform company for Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Provider (AMISP) concessions, reinforcing EDF India’s and Actis’ commitment to investing in the Indian power sector. Under this joint venture, EDF India and Actis will bring together their global expertise in energy solutions and infrastructure investments.
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White papersReasons for a standalone India allocation in a global portfolio
Explore why India’s special characteristics have contributed to equity outperformance and how dedicated exposure could bring value to investors.
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White papersRiding ESG waves across the globe: the US and India in focus
At any surf spot in the world, you can find a cadre of wetsuit-clad wave watchers scanning the horizon of the sea. Surfing, a sport unlike any other, demands an intricate understanding of the water and weather conditions. The interplay between tides and the underwater terrain determines the height, direction and formation of wave patterns.
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White papersVikas Pershad: What investing in India over 20 years has taught me
India is a broad and deep opportunity set that’s transforming rapidly – and it also has a demographic dividend, with around 40% of its population under the age of 25. Many can be absorbed into companies rapidly – and employment is an essential component to boost economic growth.
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White papersWhat It Takes to Catalyze the Transition in Emerging Markets
The best way to experience the Bhadla solar park region is from the air. Through a plane window high above the Thar Desert in northwestern India, theexpanse of photovoltaic panels appears suddenly out of the rolling dunes, shimmering in the afternoon sun like an inland sea.
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White papersIndia: the emerging market outlier
Underlying economic factors make India an emerging market like no other.
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White papersWhat does India’s benchmark inclusion mean for investors
Indian government bonds have been added to the global emerging market bond index, providing foreign investors access to India’s $1.3 trillion government bond market. The move could improve capital flows into the country, as well as stabilise yields.
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Asset Manager NewsActis JV with Mahindra Lifespaces, Ample Parks, launches and makes first acquisition
Actis, a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure, and Mahindra Lifespaces, the real estate and infrastructure development arm of the Mahindra Group, have formally launched joint venture Ample Parks, an Indian industrial and logistics real estate developer and operator.
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White papersBenefit from the EM story through India
“A favourable macro backdrop and a Fed close to cutting its policy rates are positive factors for emerging market assets.”
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White papersElections 101: Could the dust be settling favourably for emerging market equities?
In the wake of major elections in India, Mexico and South Africa, we find a sea of investment opportunities for active stock selectors. Let’s delve deeper into the recent triumvirate of ballots that have unfolded across emerging markets, spanning continents from Asia to Africa to Central America. By examining the outcomes and implications of these votes, we stand to uncover a range of prospects for investors looking to navigate these dynamic markets.
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White papersIndian bonds go global
Indian government bonds have gained attention recently due to their inclusion in a leading emerging markets bond index starting from 28 June. This key milestone has sparked renewed interest from global investors.
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White papersESG Thema #16 - Investing in India’s energy future: a just transition challenge
India is currently experiencing an era of unparalleled growth, marked by significant shifts in various domains. These include the transition from physical currency to digital payments, a move from traditional fuels to renewable energy sources, a shift from an informal to a more formal economy, and a transition from underserved communities to ensuring inclusion even at the last mile. These landmark changes are shaping a new landscape of development.
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VideoOur outlook for India: The view from the GEMs desk
In this video, James Cook, Investment Director, Emerging Markets, sits down with Vivek Bhutoria, Co-Portfolio Manager, Global Emerging Markets Equity, to discuss valuations in India and the prospects for the country’s economy in the long term.
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White papersIndia’s election outcome and its economic implications
India has recently concluded a national election, one which has taken place over the past six weeks and has seen nearly 650 million people flock to the polls to elect India’s political leadership over the next five years. The country officially announced its elections results on 4 June, the turnout was quite high with 66.3% of voters participating.
