$MSCI

Indonesia's weighting in the MSCI APAC ex-Japan Index dropped to 0.5%, limiting foreign inflows. Foreign investors injected $155 million in early September, but cautious accumulation persists. Analysts note Indonesia's reduced visibility compared to regional peers. The November 2026 MSCI review is crucial for potential index recovery. Investors focus on fiscal deficits and Rupiah stability. CGS International highlights defensive large caps like BBCA, BBNI, ASII, and BBRI for potential gains.

IRCTC will be excluded from the MSCI index today, valued at $148 million. The company reported strong Q3 FY26 results with 18.3% revenue growth and 15.6% net profit increase. IRCTC also declared a second interim dividend of ₹3.50 per share. The exclusion may lead to reduced institutional investment and short-term volatility.

SK Biopharmaceuticals received an AAA rating in MSCI's ESG assessment for the third consecutive year, scoring highly in corporate behavior, human capital, and product safety. The company generated 452.4 billion won in social value in 2025, according to its president.

BTCUSD faces $909M short and $807M long liquidations at key price levels, according to Coinglass. Institutions may buy BTCUSD, and a 75% chance exists for a strategy's removal from MSCI indexes. Coinpedia notes bullish potential if the CLARITY Act passes, but stablecoin trends show bearish divergence.

Colombia's MSCI Colcap index fell 1.41% to 2,590 points on Friday, ending a four-day gain streak due to easing oil prices. The peso strengthened, with the dollar closing at 3,077 pesos. Ecopetrol, the state-controlled oil company, was notably impacted. Trading volumes were thin amid US inflation data and Fed signals.

Zain Group, a telecommunications company, upgraded its MSCI ESG rating from 'A' to 'AA', placing it among the highest-rated companies in the GCC region. The upgrade reflects Zain's commitment to sustainable growth, sound governance, and responsible business practices, according to the company. Zain's CEO attributed the rating to the execution of their '4WARD-Progress with Purpose' strategy.

Nigeria aims to rejoin MSCI and JPMorgan indices after returning to FTSE Frontier Market Index. The country unified its exchange rate in 2023, improving foreign investment conditions. FTSE Russell confirmed Nigeria meets frontier market criteria, citing cleared FX queues and capital repatriation improvements. MSCI and JPMorgan previously excluded Nigeria due to FX liquidity issues. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO, set for September 14, is another milestone for Nigeria's capital market.

MSCI added Adani Enterprises to its Global Standard Index on Aug 31, 2026, increasing its index weight and causing sector volatility. Analysts assigned high EV/EBITDA multiples to its unlisted units: AAHL ~35x, ANIL ~20x, AdaniConneX ~30x, with no holding-company discount.

Taneja Rajat purchased 1,786 shares of MSCI Inc. (MSCI) at $560.00 ($1.00M total) on 2026-09-02.

Swiggy's shares closed 2.5% higher on Friday, after rising as much as 5.61%, ahead of being removed from MSCI indexes. The firm faces an estimated $360 million in passive outflows, according to Nuvama's Abhilash Pagaria. Swiggy's shares have fallen 28.5% this year, underperforming the Nifty mid-cap 100 index.