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ETMarkets Smart Talk | Higher US rates could accelerate capital flight from EMs, but India remains better insulated: Rajesh Palviya

IN · 2026-09-21

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Key takeaway

Higher US interest rates increase capital outflows from emerging markets.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerHigher US interest rates increase the return on dollar assets, drawing capital away from emerging markets.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onEmerging markets face capital outflows, pressuring currencies and raising local financing costs.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youIndia is better insulated due to strong domestic institutional flows and macro stability, limiting rupee and credit volatility for Indian SMEs.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: IN:Economic Times

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