Global Markets Shift: Nifty and Sensex Fall Behind Global Peers

Global markets have seen remarkable growth in recent years. While major indices like the KOSPI, Nikkei, and Nasdaq have registered impressive gains, India's key benchmark indices, the Nifty 50 and Sensex, have been unable to keep pace with this global momentum. 

Performance of Global Indices 

In the last 2 years, many global indices have experienced massive upward movement. 

• South Korea's KOSPI: Soared from 2,650 to 6,890, marking a 160% return.
• Japan's Nikkei 225: Climbed from 39,829 to a high of 67,034, showing a 68.30% rise.
• Nasdaq: Increased from 18,120 to 27,068, registering a growth of 106%.
• S&P 500: Advanced from 5,738 to 7,743, logging a 35% gain over the same period. 

Performance of Nifty and Sensex 

In stark contrast to global trends, the Indian stock market faced downward pressure over the 2-year period: 

• Nifty 50: Declined from 26,179 to 22,807, resulting in a 12.88% decrease.
• BSE Sensex: Mirrored this trend, falling from 85,571 to 73,734, a reduction of 13.83%. 

Impacts of Currency and Economic Conditions 

The weaker performance of these Indian indices is tied to several macroeconomic factors, including significant fluctuations in the Indian rupee against the US dollar. 

The Indian market struggled as rupee volatility led to notable foreign investment outflows. This capital flight was further exacerbated by a strategic shift in global fund allocations.  

Foreign investments increasingly pivoted toward markets like South Korea and Taiwan, which are perceived as primary creators and innovators in the surging Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector, contrasting with India’s current positioning primarily as an AI user. 

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Conclusion 

Over the past 2 years, global powerhouses saw exceptional gains, led by the KOSPI (160%), Nasdaq (106%), Nikkei (68.30%), and the S&P 500 (35%). Conversely, India's Nifty and Sensex retracted by 12.88% and 13.83% respectively, highlights a temporary decoupling from global highs due to local currency challenges and shifting AI investment trends. 

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