Jewels of India and China
With India and China now contributing a quarter of global economic activity and more than a third of the world's population, their growth potential surely cannot be ignored
Chief Investment Office19 Apr 2023
  • Two ancient civilisations turned modern economic marvels. Both poised to gain greater prominence
  • Rising income, diverse talent pools, and supportive policies highlight their untapped potential
  • India’s pharmaceutical, banking, IT services, and consumer staples sectors shine bright
  • China’s digital economy, consumer discretionary, and banking sectors shine alongside India's jewels
  • Seize opportunities in debt and private asset markets as longstanding macro trends converge
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Cradles of civilisation. Pioneers of groundbreaking technologies. Modern day economic marvels. These accolades come to mind when we consider - by many metrics - the meteoric rise of India and China. The strength of their economies might have ebbed and flowed over time, but in this decade, they have emerged as two of the most significant players in the global economy, possessing trump cards that make them a force to reckon with.

In this publication, we look into their demographic, economic, and geopolitical drivers, to identify winners within these markets, or what we term, the ‘Jewels of India and China’. 

India’s Sectoral Jewels

  • IT services – A growth powerhouse in a digital era
  • Banking – Vast untapped potential
  • Consumer staples – A demographic play
  • Pharmaceuticals – Regulatory tailwinds abound


China’s Sectoral Jewels

  • Digital economy – Winning the digital arms race
  • Consumer discretionary – Multiple dimensions of growth
  • Banking – Growing affluence
Beyond these sectors, there are also opportunities to be unearthed in India and China's debt and private asset markets. Several long-standing macro trends appear favourable for debt in both India and China. Although India and China local currency bond markets are still in the early stage of development, we believe bond investors should keep a pulse on these markets for future consideration in alpha generation.

Meanwhile, with their vibrant talent pools and innovative culture, India and China are both hosts to thriving ecosystems of emerging technologies and new businesses, and we expect to see the landscape for private asset investing in the region develop and flourish in the coming decade.


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