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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has expressed concern over the growing movement of global investment capital towards the United States and artificial intelligence (AI)-linked markets, highlighting the challenges India faces in attracting foreign investment. Speaking to CNBC on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank meetings, Sitharaman noted that the shift in global capital towards AI-focused opportunities and the US is becoming an important concern for India. The trend comes at a time when In
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The main concern is the significant movement of global investment capital towards the United States and markets linked to artificial intelligence (AI), which poses a challenge for India in attracting foreign investment.
Foreign investors are withdrawing funds due to several factors, including a growing global interest in AI investments, higher US bond yields, elevated crude oil prices, currency-related risks, and stock valuations.
The AI investment boom is drawing global funds towards technology companies and AI infrastructure, potentially diverting capital away from markets like India, which have a different sector composition.
Foreign portfolio investors have been reducing their exposure to Indian equities, with significant net withdrawals reported in September and October.
India can strengthen its investment appeal by improving ease of doing business, encouraging innovation, supporting technology industries, maintaining a predictable regulatory environment, and ensuring Indian companies can participate in the global AI ecosystem.
A moderation in US bond yields, improved corporate earnings in India, more reasonable stock valuations, or a renewed interest in emerging markets could encourage foreign investors to return.
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