The MSCI India Index, part of MSCI’s Global Investable Market Indexes framework, covers a broad universe of Indian equities across key sectors and has delivered around 14% CAGR over the past 27 years. DSP said the ETF offers investors a tax efficient way to participate in India’s growth story, since dividends and portfolio rebalancing within the fund are not taxed immediately, unlike overseas listed ETFs. The structure is especially attractive for NRIs and offshore investors looking for Indian equity exposure through a domestic vehicle.

The launch comes as foreign institutional ownership in Indian equities has declined sharply since late 2021, with outflows of nearly Rs 1.4 trillion. A potential revival in global sentiment could benefit MSCI India Index constituents, making the timing favourable, the fund house said. DSP added that the index’s diversified composition reduces concentration risk compared to narrower benchmarks such as the Nifty 50.

Anil Ghelani, head of passive investments at DSP, said the ETF makes a globally tracked benchmark more accessible to domestic and international investors, offering disciplined exposure to India’s long term expansion. Gurjeet Kalra, business head for passive investments, said the index offers balanced representation across financials, technology, energy and consumer sectors, with steady performance and controlled drawdowns over time.