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India has strengthened its position in the global equity landscape, with its share in the world’s total market capitalisation climbing to 4 per cent in June 2025, according to the latest report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services. This marks a notable rebound from a 16-month low of 3.6 per cent recorded in February 2025. The report noted, "India's share of the global market cap at 4 per cent, after touching a 16-month low in Feb'25", underlining a renewed sense of investor confidence in Indian equities.

India now ranks fifth globally in terms of market capitalisation share, ahead of several major developed economies. The United States continues to dominate with a substantial 48.2 per cent share of the global market cap. China follows at 8.0 per cent, with Japan and Hong Kong contributing 5.3 per cent and 4.8 per cent respectively. India, with a 4 per cent share, leads other notable economies such as Canada (2.7 per cent), the UK (2.6 per cent), France (2.5 per cent), Germany (2.3 per cent), and Taiwan (2.0 per cent).

The report further stated that the top 10 countries together account for 82.5 per cent of the total global market cap as of June 2025.

Long-Term Growth

India’s rise in global market share reflects a long-term upward trend. Back in June 2013, the country’s share had dropped to just 1.6 per cent. Since then, it has shown a consistent recovery. Over the past 15 years, India's average contribution to global market cap has been around 2.8 per cent, making the current level of 4 per cent a significant leap above its historical norm.

The report also pointed out that India reached a recent high of 4.6 per cent in late 2024, before experiencing a temporary decline in early 2025. The resurgence in June signals not just a recovery, but also increasing international investor interest in Indian markets.

Motilal Oswal’s findings highlight the growing influence of India in global financial circles. The upward trend offers optimism for stakeholders, as it underscores the resilience and expanding potential of India’s equity markets amid evolving global economic dynamics.