India, as a top investment destination, is increasingly standing out in the current global scenario, says Rajat Rajgarhia, Managing Director and CEO of Institutional Equities at Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

Rajgarhia, in an interview, explained that India offers a rare combination of scale and growth, which is becoming more attractive as global markets face heightened volatility. “If you look at around the globe, you have events which are making things volatile, whether it is east of us or west of us. Right from US elections to the China slowdown to the Far East wars, I think we are again standing out as an investment destination,” he noted.

Additionally, Rajgarhia noted that while there has been consistent talk about strong demand, with around ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 crore of domestic capital flowing into the markets monthly, what’s more noteworthy now is the rise in supply. As demand for equities continues to grow, the increasing availability of high-quality supply is set to make the Indian market even more interesting moving forward.

The importance of India’s investment appeal is further underscored by the upcoming Motilal Oswal 20th Annual Global Investor Conference, set to begin on August 19 in Mumbai.

Rajgarhia shared that this year’s conference is poised to be the largest yet, with over 200 leading Indian corporations and more than 1,100 investors from around the world in attendance. The event will feature a record-breaking 15,000-plus meetings for investors over the course of three days.

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Rajgarhia also highlighted the diversity of both the companies participating and the investor base, which includes mutual funds, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), pension funds, insurance companies, family offices, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), and direct retail investors. This diversity, he believes, reflects the evolving character of the Indian market, making this year’s conference a particularly exciting milestone in its 20-year history.

Supporting Rajgarhia’s views, Sachin Shahane, Head of Sales for Institutional Equities at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, pointed out the increasing interest from FPIs. He mentioned that while China’s June quarter saw $15 billion in FPI outflows, India experienced only around $1 billion in outflows, highlighting the growing confidence in India’s potential to deliver returns.

For full interview, watch accompanying video