India ranks second globally, after the US, in companies consistently achieving over 20% ROE, reflecting strong financial health and efficiency driving long-term stock market outperformance, says DSP Mutual Funds.

S&P Global Ratings has kept India's GDP growth forecast at 6.8%, citing strong urban consumption, services performance, and infrastructure investments. However, the slower fiscal impulse may temper urban demand.

M&A transactions have increased by 13.5% year-on-year, reaching a total value of US$ 88.9 billion, while the number of deals has risen by 25.9% to 2,811 in the first eleven months of 2024. 

FDI inflows into India have exceeded the US$ one trillion threshold from April 2000 to September 2024, further strengthening the nation’s reputation as a significant and trustworthy investment hub on the international stage.

Foreign investors have bought over US$ 1.06 billion (Rs. 9,000 crore) in Indian government bonds in the last four sessions, driven by expectations of RBI easing, reversing prior net sales in November.