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Best ETFs for the Indian Stock Market in 2026
Broad, large-cap, small-cap, and strategy-focused India funds ranked by assets.
Data updated August 2026 · 18 ETFs
Who this page is for
Best for
- Long-term investors seeking dedicated exposure to Indian public companies
- Emerging-market portfolios adding a measured single-country allocation
- Investors comparing broad, large-cap, small-cap, quality, and consumer strategies
Not a fit for
- Investors who want a broadly diversified emerging-markets allocation in one fund
- Anyone unable to tolerate single-country, currency, and regulatory risk
- Investors choosing a fund without checking index concentration and valuation
Analysis
India ETFs offer access to a large, fast-changing economy, but the available funds express that opportunity differently. Broad MSCI and FTSE products, Nifty 50 funds, small-cap portfolios, and active or factor strategies can hold very different companies. Financials often carry substantial weight, and foreign-ownership rules, rupee movements, valuation, and local-market trading hours can affect returns. Compare benchmarks, sector and top-holding concentration, fees, liquidity, and tracking before selecting a fund. A single-country ETF is a focused satellite, not a replacement for global diversification.
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Top picks
The 3 largest India equity ETFs by assets under management.
Yield distribution
Expense ratio distribution
Income projection
Estimated income if the current average distribution rate of 0.77% held for a full year with share prices unchanged. Distribution rate is not total return—a fund can pay a large distribution while its share price falls—so treat these as an upper-bound illustration, not a forecast.
| Investment | Annual income | Monthly income | Weekly income |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $77 | $6 | $1 |
| $25,000 | $191 | $16 | $4 |
| $50,000 | $383 | $32 | $7 |
| $100,000 | $766 | $64 | $15 |
Issuer breakdown
Distribution of ETFs by fund issuer. Larger issuers often offer lower expense ratios and higher liquidity.
All 18 ETFs
| Ticker | Name | Issuer | Yield | Expense ratio | AUM | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDA | iShares MSCI India ETF | iShares | — | 0.65% | $6.5B | — |
| FLIN | Franklin FTSE India ETF | Franklin Templeton | 0.43% | 0.19% | $2.6B | Semi-Annual |
| EPI | WisdomTree India Earnings Fund | WisdomTree | — | 0.85% | $2.0B | Quarterly |
| SMIN | iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF | iShares | 2.01% | 0.79% | $637M | Annual |
| INDY | iShares India 50 ETF | iShares | 0.45% | 0.89% | $559M | Semi-Annual |
| INCO | Columbia India Consumer ETF | Columbia Threadneedle | — | 0.75% | $222M | Annual |
| GIND | Goldman Sachs India Equity ETF | Goldman Sachs | — | 0.75% | $159M | — |
| NFTY | First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | First Trust | 1.90% | 0.80% | $117M | — |
| GLIN | VanEck India Growth Leaders ETF | VanEck | 0.86% | 0.77% | $97M | Annual |
| NDIA | Global X Funds - Global X India Active ETF | Global X | 1.19% | 0.76% | $58M | Annual |
| INQQ | India Internet & Ecommerce ETF | EMQQ Global | 2.46% | 0.86% | $44M | Annual |
| INDE | Matthews India Active ETF | Matthews Asia Funds | 1.80% | 0.79% | $17M | — |
| DGIN | VanEck Digital India ETF | VanEck | — | 0.71% | $15M | Annual |
| INDH | WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | WisdomTree | — | 0.64% | $6M | — |
| IND | Xtrackers Nifty 500 India ETF | DWS | — | 0.19% | $5M | — |
| INDZ | VanEck India Select ETF | VanEck | — | 0.75% | $2M | — |
| INDQ | Pacer ActiveAlpha India Quality ETF | Pacer | — | 0.88% | $1M | — |
| IMVP | Invesco India ETF | Invesco | 2.68% | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best ETFs for the indian stock market?
This page lists the top 18 ETFs in this category ranked by key metrics. The list includes funds from issuers like iShares, Franklin Templeton, WisdomTree and more.
How often is this list updated?
The data on this page is refreshed regularly using the latest available distribution rates, expense ratios, and AUM figures. Last updated August 2026.
What is the average yield of these ETFs?
The average distribution yield across the 18 ETFs on this list is 0.77%. Individual yields range from 0.43% to 2.68%.
What is the broadest ETF for the Indian stock market?
Breadth depends on the benchmark. MSCI India and FTSE India funds generally reach beyond the Nifty 50, while dedicated small-cap funds cover a different segment. Compare holdings counts directly.
What risks come with India ETFs?
Key risks include high valuations, rupee movements, sector concentration, political or regulatory changes, and volatility in a single emerging market.
Do India ETFs pay dividends?
Many make distributions from portfolio income, but payment amounts and schedules can change. Withholding taxes, fund expenses, and currency moves can affect what U.S. investors receive.
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