With five new entries and no exclusions, India's stock count in the MSCI Standard/EM Index will rise to 156. India's weight in the MSCI EM Index will rise from 19.3% to nearly 19.8%, making it the largest gain in basis points among EM countries during this update,

Currently, India's weightage in the MSCI Global Standard index is 19.3 percent, with 151 stocks, while China has a weight of 27 percent.

A key highlight of this rejig will be HDFC Bank, whose weight in the index is set to increase, drawing significant attention

Sensex surged over 1,135 points as MSCI's November 2024 index review boosts India's weight, attracting $2.5 billion in FII inflows, with notable additions like HDFC Bank, BSE, and Voltas.