Indian investors move money abroad as local returns lag

8 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 8

The shift comes as foreign outflows from Indian equities have pushed the rupee to record lows and made global markets more attractive for diversification.
Investors long concentrated on domestic assets are increasingly seeking overseas exposure after a period of weaker relative performance at home.
The trend signals a broader change in Indian investment behaviour, with currency weakness and softer local market returns encouraging more outward allocation.

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