India’s ETFs: Still Growing, But There’s Room for More

September 09, 2009 at 12:00 pm by Tom Lydon      Bookmark and Share

ETF IndaAfter the economic upheaval, India’s economy and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) have started to settle into a natural rhythm of growth, but that growth may not truly return back to normal until next year.

Right after last year’s financial collapse, India’s growth was around 5.8%, which was the average growth for about 25 years before India saw fast-paced growth, remarks T N Ninan for rediff Business. Now, India is expected to report 6% growth for the year despite suffering a drought on top of a industrial recession.

According to Tony Sagami at Uncommon Wisdom, India is growing the most in these areas:

  • Electricity consumption is up 6.2%
  • Manufacturing is up 3.4%
  • Mining and financial services are up 7.9% and 8.1%, respectively
  • Government spending rose to 9.9% of GDP (up from 9.6% in the same period last year)

Once India rebounds from a poor crop year and resumes normal economic growth, the economy might see an average 8.5% growth per year. The Planning Commission is projecting an 8.5% growth for at least the next year and for the year after.

As the impact of fiscal stimulus comes to fruition, 80% of India’s companies are becoming more optimistic about recovery and growth  performances in the coming months, according to rediff Business. But a majority of participants feel that high fiscal deficit and massive borrowing could result in higher interest rates.

  • WisdomTree India Earnings (NYSEArca: EPI): up 75.8% year-to-date

ETF EPI

  • PowerShares India (NYSEArca: PIN): up 63.4% year-to-date

ETF PIN

For more information on India, visit our India category.

Max Chen contributed to this article.

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