Asian markets gain despite global growth worries

Asian shares edged higher on Tuesday despite data reinforcing investor fears the global economic recovery may be more fragile than expected, even as inflationary pressures remain high. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan gained 0.84% on Tuesday, but is still down the index is down 6.7% so far this month. U.S. stocks ended the previous session with mild losses.

How will changes in MSCI India index impact stock flows?

MSCI has added four stocks to its Global Standard index, namely Tata Elxsi, Adani Power, Jindal Steel & Power and AU Small Finance Bank. Tata Elxsi is likely to see flows of $188 million, followed by $150 million each in Adani Power and Jindal Steel & Power, Edelweiss said in a note.