New Delhi, June 21 -- India's equity markets could see net passive inflows of about USD 3.2 billion following the August 2026 review of the MSCI India Standard Index, according to a quantitative and alternative research report by JM Financial Institutional Securities.

The report said the MSCI India Standard Index rebalancing, one of the most closely watched events for global passive investors, could result in significant fund flows into Indian stocks when the changes take effect on August 31.

"On aggregate, the high-probability inclusions and exclusions could drive passive inflows into India of about USD 3.4bn and outflows of approximately USD 159mn, resulting in a net positive passive inflow of roughly USD 3.2bn," the report said.

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