India Outpaces Hong Kong to Become World's Fourth-Largest Equity Market
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Market Ranking | India is now the world's fourth-largest equity market by market capitalization. |
| Market Value | India: $5.2 trillion; Hong Kong: $5.17 trillion. |
| Performance | India: 10% surge post-election; Hong Kong: 5.4% decline from its peak. |
| Key Factors for India | Retail investor growth, strong corporate earnings, and policy reforms. |
| Valuation Metrics | India: Forward P/E of 20x, price-to-book of 3x. |
| Challenges for Hong Kong | COVID-19 measures, regulatory crackdowns, geopolitical tensions. |
| Valuation Metrics | Hong Kong: Forward P/E of 9x, price-to-book of 1x. |
| Market Outlook | Potential recovery in Hong Kong's market, particularly in Chinese stocks. |

