Is the MSCI EM Index still an emerging markets index?

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Hello, folks. You're tuned into Finshots Daily. In today's episode, we explain what India's fall in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index reveals about the benchmark itself. Before we begin, here's a quick word from Team Ditto. Life can be unpredictable, and if the main earner is not around, the bills won't stop. That's why term insurance is so important. It gives your family a fixed payout so they can cover school fees, EMIs, and daily expenses without stress. If you buy it early, you can get a one crore cover for as little as 1,000 rupees a month, and the premium stays the same for your entire policy term. That's real peace of mind at a very small cost. And if you're not sure which plan is right for you, book a free call with Ditto. No spam, just honest guidance. And we're trusted by over eight lakh people for their health and term insurance needs. Now, back to the story. Imagine you're a global fund manager sitting in New York. Your job is to invest in emerging markets like India, China, Brazil, South Korea, Taiwan, and other large emerging markets. You pick the traditional route and avoid individual stocks. Instead, you just buy the index, specifically the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. That is MSCI EM Index, one of the most widely tracked benchmarks in global investing. Now, here's the thing about MSCI index investing. It decides how much goes into India or China based on one simple thing: a free, float-adjusted market