India Reclaims Its Spot as the World's 5th Largest Stock Market


By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)

Summary :

 

India reclaimed its position as the world's 5th-largest stock market. Its market capitalisation now stands at $5.05 trillion. The comeback was possible due to easing geopolitical tensions, low crude oil prices, attractive valuations and improved investor sentiment, while Taiwan and South Korea slipped after profit booking in AI and semiconductor stocks.

India Reclaims Global Market Cap Ranking, Returns to No. 5 Spot

India has once again become the world's fifth-largest stock market by market capitalisation, marking a strong comeback after briefly slipping to seventh place earlier this month.

Taiwan and South Korea Markets Slip After Profit Booking in Technology and Semiconductor Stocks

The Indian stock market had lost its fifth position in late May when Taiwan moved ahead. A few days later, on June 2, South Korea also overtook India, pushing it down to seventh place globally. The rise of Taiwan and South Korea was mainly driven by strong investor interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor companies.

However, the situation changed in late June 2026.

India’s Market Capitalisation at $5.05 Trillion

India's total market cap now stands at $5.05 trillion, making it the world's fifth-largest stock market. Taiwan has slipped to the sixth position with a market capitalisation of $4.97 trillion, while South Korea now ranks seventh at $4.66 trillion. The decline in both markets came as investors booked profits in technology and semiconductor stocks after strong gains earlier this year.

Meanwhile, India's market capitalisation has continued to grow, helping it move ahead of both Asian markets.

What Helped India Climb Back?

One of the main factors is the reduction in geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Any conflict taking place once again" is awkward and verbose. The correction adopts a more authoritative, journalistic tone. 

The improved situation has also helped bring down crude oil prices. Lower crude prices are generally good for India because the country imports a large part of its oil requirements. This reduces inflation concerns and supports economic growth.

Indian equities have also performed better than many global markets in June. While several international markets struggled, Indian benchmark indices remained relatively strong. So far this month, India's market capitalisation has risen by about 2.75%. In comparison, Taiwan's market capitalisation has fallen 2.3%, while South Korea's has dropped 4.7%.

Valuations have also become more reasonable. Nifty's P/E ratio has dropped from about 24 times to nearly 18 times, which has made Indian companies look better for investors.

Analysts also believe that recent measures by the Reserve Bank of India to attract foreign investment have improved market sentiment. Now that geopolitical tensions have eased and the confidence of foreign investors has returned, Indian stocks have got fresh support.

The return to the fifth spot marks a strong comeback for Indian equities after a brief slide in global rankings earlier this month.  As geopolitical risks have faded and stock valuations have become more attractive, investors have again started focusing on Indian stocks.

Source: Dalal Street Investment Journal

About the Author

SEBI Registered Research Analyst (INH000006396).


Founded in 1986, Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ) brings decades of experience in India’s equity markets. DSIJ's research combines fundamental analysis with price action, guided by disciplined risk management and capital preservation. They follow a structured, data-driven approach designed to help investors and traders make informed decisions beyond short-term market noise. 

Published Date : 29 Jun 2026

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This article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market investments are subject to risks. DSIJ Wealth Advisory Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst (Reg. No: INH000006396) and Investment Adviser (Reg. No: INA000001142). Please consult your financial adviser before investing. 

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