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MSCI Rejig: LIC, Meesho likely to enter India Standard Index; OFSS, Siemens Energy may be dropped

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In short

JM Financial Institutional Securities reports that several firms now fulfill the necessary free-float-adjusted market capitalization and size thresholds for standard benchmark inclusion. In addition to potential fresh entries, Coforge has emerged as a strong contender to graduate from small-cap status following liquidity and valuation gains. Meanwhile, existing constituents risk exclusion due to structural float limitations and deteriorating market capitalizations. The formal adjustments will be enacted on 1 December following the post-market announcement on 11 November.

Key points

  • The projected index alterations could deliver around $1.9 billion in passive inflows alon…: The projected index alterations could deliver around $1.9 billion in passive inflows alongside $497 million in passive outflows.
  • Net passive capital inflows into Indian equities are estimated to reach roughly $1.4 bill…: Net passive capital inflows into Indian equities are estimated to reach roughly $1.4 billion after the rebalancing.
  • The official review announcement will occur on 11 November after market hours and become…: The official review announcement will occur on 11 November after market hours and become effective on 1 December.

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Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Meesho could be among the key beneficiaries of the upcoming MSCI India Standard Index rejig, while Oracle Financial Services Software (OFSS) and Siemens Energy India may face exclusion, according to JM Financial Institutional Securities.

In its analysis of the November 2026 quarterly review, the brokerage identified LIC and Meesho as high-probability candidates for inclusion in the MSCI India Standard Index. Both stocks meet the required free-float-adjusted market capitalisation and minimum size thresholds, making them potential additions to the benchmark.

The MSCI India Standard Index review announcement is scheduled for 11 November, after market hours, with the changes set to take effect on 1 December, JM Financial said. The brokerage expects the review to result in up to three inclusions and two exclusions, potentially triggering significant passive fund flows.

Apart from the potential additions, Coforge has emerged as a high-probability candidate for migration from the MSCI India Small Cap Index to the Standard Index, according to JM Financial.

The brokerage attributed the potential upgrade to the recent increase in the company's market capitalisation and…

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