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There are some countries in the emerging markets that are highly vulnerable to sudden drop in capital inflows, according to The Economist. These nations face the risk of foreign investors halting their investments in these markets due to the risky environment.
Let's take a look at some of the most vulnerable nations, including India.
Source: The Economist
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
Image: A view of financial district in Istanbul, Turkey.Photographs: Murad Sezer/Reuters
Turkey
Risk score: 17 points out of 20
Overall rank: 1
Turkey, one of the fastest growing economies in the world, is struggling to control its falling currency and managing its rising debt.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
Image: A view of Parliament Palace in downtown Bucharest, Romania.Photographs: Bogdan Cristel/Reuters
Romania
Risk score: 14.2 points out of 20
Overall rank: 2
Romania, which was hit hard by the 2008 global economic crisis, is taking measures to revive its economy.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
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Poland
Risk score: 14 points out of 20
Overall rank: 3
Poland, which like Romania was hit hard by the 2008 global economic crisis, faces risks due to continuing slowdown.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
Image: A view of downtown Mexico City, Mexico.Photographs: Tomas Bravo/Reuters
Mexico
Risk score: 13.9 points out of 20
Overall rank: 4
Mexico, one of the biggest economies in the region, depends largely on United States for its trade.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
Image: A view of illuminated Christmas decorations at Monserrate church in Bogota, Colombia.Photographs: John Vizcaino/Reuters
Colombia
Risk score: 13.7 points out of 20
Overall rank: 5
Colombia, one of the biggest exporters of cocoa and coffee, has recently taken measures to boost its economy after years of internal strife.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
Image: Commuters queue at one of Metropolitano bus stations in Lima, Peru.Photographs: Enrique Castro-Mendivil/Reuters
Peru
Risk score: 13.5 points out of 20
Overall rank: 6
Peru, which is rated high on Human Development Index, exports copper, gold, chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
Image: Overview of Buenos Aires' 9 de Julio Avenue with the Obelisk in the background, Argentina.Photographs: Enrique Marcarian/Reuters
Argentina
Risk score: 12.5 points out of 20
Overall rank: 7
Argentina, which has abundant natural resources, has a relatively high GDP per capita and is termed upper-middle economy.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
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Indonesia
Risk score: 12.5 points out of 20
Overall rank: 8
Indonesia, one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia, is struggling to control its falling currency.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
Image: A man sits with his son while enjoying the view of the Andes Mountains Range at the San Cristobal Hill in Santiago de Chile, Chile.Photographs: Minh Nguyen/Reuters
Chile
Risk score: 12.2 points out of 20
Overall rank: 9
Chile, one of most prosperous countries in South America, has a booming tourism industry.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
Image: Parliament building is reflected on the icy Danube river in Budapest, Hungary.Photographs: Laszlo Balogh/Reuters
Hungary
Risk score: 11.8 points out of 20
Overall rank: 10
Hungary, one of the most open economies in central Europe, attracts billions of dollars in foreign investments every year.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
Image: Tourists take pictures with the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon in the background in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Photographs: Ricardo Moraes/Reuters
Brazil
Risk score: 11.6 points out of 20
Overall rank: 11
Brazil, one of the fastest growing economies in the world, is a major exporting powerhouse.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
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Egypt
Risk score: 11.3 points out of 20
Overall rank: 12
Egypt, one of the biggest economies in Africa, is going through turmoil due to internal strife.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
Image: Cars move down a street in central Kharkiv, Ukraine.Photographs: Gleb Garanich/Reuters
Ukraine
Risk score: 11 points out of 20
Overall rank: 13
Ukraine, which was hit by the 2008 global economic crisis, has recently taken steps to attract more investments.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
Image: Tourists carry earthen pitchers on their heads as they participate in 'Matka Race' at Ladera village near Bikaner city in Rajasthan.Photographs: Stringer/Reuters
India
Risk score: 10 points out of 20
Overall rank: 14
India, one of the fastest growing economies in the world, is struggling to control its falling currency, rising debt and high inflation.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
Image: People have a drink at 360, a three-tiered rooftop bar, in Caracas, Venezuela.Photographs: Jorge Silva/Reuters
Venezuela
Risk score: 9 points out of 20
Overall rank: 15
Venezuela, which has one of the highest reserves of oil and gas in the world, has been hit by the global economic slowdown.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
Image: A shopper walks past a Foschini store at a shopping centre in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg, South Africa.Photographs: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters
South Africa
Risk score: 8.5 points out of 20
Overall rank: 16
South Africa, one of the biggest economies in Africa, is a major exporter of minerals and diamonds.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
Image: A skytrain passes over vehicles on road in Bangkok, Thailand.Photographs: Kerek Wongsa/Reuters
Thailand
Risk score: 8.5 points out of 20
Overall rank: 17
Thailand, one of the fastest growing economies in Asia, is a major tourist destination.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
Image: People carry masks during a rally to celebrate Pohela Boishakh, the first day of Bengali new year in Dhaka, Bangladesh.Photographs: Andrew Biraj/Reuters
Bangladesh
Risk score: 8.3 points out of 20
Overall rank: 18
Bangladesh, one of the most densely populated countries in the world, is taking steps to boost its economy.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
Image: Men walk with camels during sunset by the sea in Karachi, Pakistan.Photographs: Athar Hussain/Reuters
Pakistan
Risk score: 7.9 points out of 20
Overall rank: 19
Pakistan, one of the biggest exporters of rice in the world, is taking steps to boost its economy.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
Image: A woman walks on the platform as a train arrives at Mayakovskaya metro station, which was built in 1938, in Moscow, Russia.Photographs: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters
Russia
Risk score: 7.6 points out of 20
Overall rank: 20
Russia, which has one of the biggest reserves of oil and gas in the world, is struggling to boost its economy.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
Image: An aerial view shows Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.Photographs: Kham/Reuters
Vietnam
Risk score: 7.6 points out of 20
Overall rank: 21
Vietnam, which has nominal GDP per capita of $1328.60, has taken several measures to attract capital.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
Image: Tourists ride on a 'Kalesa' a horse drawn carriage in Manila's historic Intramuros also known as 'Walled city', the Philippines.Photographs: Erik de Castro/Reuters
The Philippines
Risk score: 6.3 points out of 20
Overall rank: 22
The Philippines, which has nominal GDP per capita of $2,614, is projected to become the fifth-largest economy in Asia by 2050.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
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Malaysia
Risk score: 5.2 points out of 20
Overall rank: 23
Malaysia, one of the fastest growing economies in the world, is a major trading nation.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
Image: An aerial view shows vehicles travelling on intersections at night in downtown Shanghai, China.Photographs: Aly Song/Reuters
China
Risk score: 5 points out of 20
Overall rank: 24
China, the fastest growing economy in the world, is an economic powerhouse.
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India among most vulnerable economies in emerging markets
Image: Kingdom Tower stands in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Photographs: Ali Jarekji/Reuters
Saudi Arabia
Risk score: 4.8 points out of 20
Overall rank: 25
Saudi Arabia, which has one of the biggest oil and gas reserves in the world, is taking measures to open up its market.
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