After overtaking Hong Kong's stock market in December, India currently has the fourth largest in the world, and is now valued at over $4 trillion.
India's market capitalization can easily grow to $40 trillion in the next 20 years, driven by stronger investor confidence and robust economic growth, analysts said.
After overtaking Hong Kong in December, the country's market is now ranked the fourth largest in the world, valued at over $4.6 trillion.
"India's GDP growth has led to companies increasing their earnings and that is resulting in the stock market performance," said Atul Singh, CEO and managing director of wealth management firm LGT Wealth India.
The country's financial year starts on April 1 and ends on March 31.
Persons:
Sujan Hajra, Anand Rathi, Manish Chokhani, Atul Singh
Organizations:
Hong, Enam Holdings, BSE, LGT Wealth, India's Ministry, Statistics
Locations:
India, Hong Kong