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How to invest in India using ETFs
How do I invest in Indian stocks?
The easiest way to invest in the whole Indian stock market is to invest in a broad market index. This can be done at low cost by using ETFs.
On the Indian stock market you'll find 3 indices which are tracked by ETFs. Besides these indices, 1 alternative index is available.
As further alternative, you may invest in indices on Asia or emerging markets.
Performance of Indian stocks (MSCI India)
1 month: -2,78%
1 year: -9,52%
3 years: 31,37%
5 years: 98,67%
Indices in comparison
The best indices for ETFs on India
For an investment in the Indian stock market, there are 3 indices available which are tracked by 7 ETFs. On the FTSE India 30/18 Capped index there is 1 ETF. On the MSCI India index there are 5 ETFs. On the Nifty 50 index there is 1 ETF. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these indices is between 0,19% p.a. and 0,85% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FTSE India 30/18 Capped | India | 1 ETF | 213 (29-02-2024) | The FTSE India 30/18 Capped index tracks Indian companies with large and medium market capitalisation. The largest company in the index is limited to a maximum of 30 percent of the index capitalization, all other index components to a maximum of 18 percent. Index factsheet |
MSCI India | India | 5 ETFs | 156 (31-03-2025) | The MSCI India index tracks the leading Indian stocks. Index factsheet |
Nifty 50 | India | 1 ETF | 50 | The Nifty 50 index tracks 50 stocks from 22 sectors of the Indian economy. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI India UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE00BZCQB185 | 4.785 | 0,65% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Franklin FTSE India UCITS ETF IE00BHZRQZ17 | 1.328 | 0,19% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi MSCI India II UCITS ETF EUR AccFR0010361683 | 1.034 | 0,85% p.a. | Accumulerend | Frankrijk | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Xtrackers MSCI India Swap UCITS ETF 1C 1CLU0514695187 | 559 | 0,19% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Amundi MSCI India UCITS ETF EUR (C)LU1681043086 | 182 | 0,80% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Xtrackers Nifty 50 Swap UCITS ETF 1CLU0292109690 | 179 | 0,85% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Amundi MSCI India UCITS ETF USDLU1681043169 | 71 | 0,80% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE India 30/18 Capped | 1,46% | 5,10% | -7,11% | -0,40% | 31,68% | |
| MSCI India | 1,42% | 6,31% | -7,34% | -0,35% | 29,56% | |
| Nifty 50 | 0,79% | 4,86% | -5,98% | 2,07% | 26,38% |
| Index | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE India 30/18 Capped | -5,27% | 17,64% | 18,13% | -2,19% | 35,30% | |
| MSCI India | -4,34% | 17,65% | 15,48% | -2,89% | 35,69% | |
| Nifty 50 | -3,39% | 12,04% | 14,71% | -0,68% | 31,60% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 31-05-2025; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
The best India ETFs
by 1 year return
| 1 | Xtrackers Nifty 50 Swap UCITS ETF 1C | 2,07% |
| 2 | iShares MSCI India UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | -0,35% |
| 3 | Franklin FTSE India UCITS ETF | -0,40% |
The cheapest India ETFs
by total expense ratio (TER)
| 1 | Franklin FTSE India UCITS ETF | 0,19% p.a. |
| 2 | Xtrackers MSCI India Swap UCITS ETF 1C 1C | 0,19% p.a. |
| 3 | iShares MSCI India UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 0,65% p.a. |
Alternative investment opportunities
India indices with a sector or thematic focus
Alternatively, you can consider indices on specific sectors or investment themes. In total you can invest in 1 alternative index on India tracked by 1 ETF. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these alternative indices is around 0,86% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INQQ The India Internet ESG Screened | India Sociaal/Milieu | 1 ETF | The INQQ The India Internet ESG Screened index tracks Indian companies from the sectors internet and E-commerce. The stocks included are filtered according to ESG criteria (environmental, social and corporate governance). Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANetf INQQ India Internet UCITS ETF AccIE000WYTQSF9 | 8 | 0,86% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INQQ The India Internet ESG Screened | 4,41% | 7,75% | -8,75% | 8,96% | - |
| Index | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INQQ The India Internet ESG Screened | -9,50% | 25,58% | - | - | - |
Source: justETF.com; As of 31-05-2025; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
Emerging markets indices with a share of India
Besides India ETFs you may consider ETFs on emerging markets. In total, you can consider 2 emerging markets indices tracked by 20 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on emerging markets indices is between 0,11% p.a. and 0,55% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE Emerging | Opkomende markten India: 17.98% (30/11/2022) | 3 ETFs | 2.219 (28-06-2024) | The FTSE Emerging index tracks stocks from emerging markets worldwide. Index factsheet |
| MSCI Emerging Markets | Opkomende markten India: 14.85% (30/11/2022) | 17 ETFs | 1.206 (31-03-2025) | The MSCI Emerging Markets index tracks stocks from emerging markets worldwide. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF 1CIE00BTJRMP35 | 6.043 | 0,18% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Geoptimaliseerde sampling | |
| iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist)IE00B0M63177 | 4.537 | 0,18% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Acc)IE00B4L5YC18 | 3.977 | 0,18% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi Index MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF DR (C)LU1437017350 | 2.869 | 0,18% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets II UCITS ETF DistLU2573966905 | 2.652 | 0,14% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR (C)LU1681045370 | 2.414 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF DistributingIE00B3VVMM84 | 2.284 | 0,22% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USDIE00B5SSQT16 | 2.005 | 0,15% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| UBS Core MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD disLU0480132876 | 1.471 | 0,15% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Geoptimaliseerde sampling | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF AccIE00BK5BR733 | 914 | 0,22% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USDLU1681045453 | 881 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets III UCITS ETF EUR AccFR0010429068 | 839 | 0,55% p.a. | Accumulerend | Frankrijk | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETFIE00B469F816 | 719 | 0,18% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi Index MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF DR (D)LU1737652583 | 600 | 0,18% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF 1CLU0292107645 | 562 | 0,49% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE000KCS7J59 | 417 | 0,15% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Invesco MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETFIE00B3DWVS88 | 351 | 0,19% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| UBS MSCI EM SF UCITS ETF USD accIE00B3Z3FS74 | 105 | 0,14% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Swap-gebaseerd | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets III UCITS ETF USD AccFR0010435297 | 103 | 0,55% p.a. | Accumulerend | Frankrijk | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Franklin FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD CapitalisationIE0004I037N4 | 9 | 0,11% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Emerging Markets | 4,61% | -2,39% | 1,08% | 8,11% | 9,49% | |
| FTSE Emerging | 4,16% | -3,12% | 0,20% | 9,48% | 12,21% |
| Index | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE Emerging | -1,80% | 19,19% | 4,11% | -12,40% | 7,62% | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets | 0,37% | 14,36% | 5,75% | -15,28% | 5,39% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 31-05-2025; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
Asia indices with a share of India
Alternatively, you may consider investing in Asia. In total, you can invest in 3 indices on Asia tracked by 6 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on Asia is between 0,20% p.a. and 0,60% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan | Azië-Pacific India: 13.98% (30/11/2022) | 1 ETF | 1.073 (31-03-2025) | The MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan index tracks equity markets of the emerging and developed countries of the Asia and Pacific region, excluding Japan. Index factsheet |
| MSCI AC Asia ex Japan | Azië-Pacific India: 16.92% (30/11/2022) | 1 ETF | 1.020 (31-03-2025) | The MSCI AC Asia ex Japan index tracks equity markets of the emerging and developed countries of the Asia region, excluding Japan. Index factsheet |
| MSCI Emerging Markets Asia | Azië-Pacific India: 19.02% (30/11/2022) | 4 ETFs | 976 (31-03-2025) | The MSCI Emerging Markets Asia index tracks large and mid cap companies from Asian emerging markets. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI EM Asia UCITS ETF (Acc)IE00B5L8K969 | 3.014 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| SPDR MSCI EM Asia UCITS ETFIE00B466KX20 | 891 | 0,55% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Asia UCITS ETF EUR (C)LU1681044480 | 884 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Asia UCITS ETF USDLU1681044563 | 560 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Amundi MSCI AC Asia Pacific Ex Japan UCITS ETF AccLU1900068328 | 409 | 0,60% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| UBS MSCI AC Asia ex Japan SF UCITS ETF USD accIE00B7WK2W23 | 257 | 0,23% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Swap-gebaseerd |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan | 5,20% | -2,72% | -1,32% | 8,47% | 9,16% | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets Asia | 5,33% | -2,91% | 0,13% | 8,72% | 10,82% | |
| MSCI AC Asia ex Japan | 5,56% | -2,66% | 0,63% | 9,76% | 10,40% |
| Index | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan | -1,91% | 16,92% | 2,96% | -12,62% | 3,78% | |
| MSCI AC Asia ex Japan | -0,63% | 18,97% | 2,12% | -14,88% | 2,94% | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets Asia | -0,05% | 19,10% | 3,84% | -15,09% | 1,48% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 31-05-2025; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.