A Study On The Spill Over Effects On Nifty 50 Returns: Evidence From Stock Market Performances of Major Asian Counterparts of India
A Study On The Spill Over Effects On Nifty 50 Returns: Evidence From Stock Market Performances of Major Asian Counterparts of India
Abstract:- This study investigates the spillover effects of               market information among the major Asian markets has
major Asian stock market performances on the returns of                   become a much-researched topic.
the Nifty 50, India's benchmark index. Employing
advanced econometric techniques, we analyze the                                 The Indian stock market, embodied by the majestic
dynamic relationships between the Nifty 50 and key Asian                  Nifty 50 index, stands tall as a beacon of economic dynamism
counterparts, considering both short-term and long-term                   in Asia. Yet, its fortunes are not solely etched within its own
horizons. Our research delves into return spillovers                      borders. Like threads woven into a tapestry, the Nifty 50's
aiming to comprehensively assess the interconnectedness                   performance is intricately linked to the flow of its Asian
and transmission of market movements across the region.                   counterparts. This intricate dance of interconnectedness,
This study utilizes an extensive dataset covering Nifty 50                where market movements in one region ripple across others,
returns from April 1, 2013, to March 31, 2023, along with                 is the domain of return spillovers.
meticulously documented returns from stock market
indexes linked to major strategic alliances in India. By                  A. Global Financial Markets:
applying advanced multivariate time series analysis                             Today, the world of finance has created a complex and
techniques, encompassing Vector Autoregression (VAR),                     interconnected system known as global financial markets.
Granger causality tests, and impulse response functions,                  This market connects individuals, institutions, and economies
we model the intricate dynamics interweaving these                        across the globe, facilitating the exchange of financial assets
indexes with the Nifty 50. The research endeavors to                      and instruments like stocks, bonds, and currencies. These
answer fundamental questions, including assessing short-                  markets operate electronically, 24/7, with transactions
term and long-term effects resulting from major Asian                     flowing across different time zones and regulatory
counterparts of India on Nifty returns, as well as                        frameworks. The interconnectedness of global markets
exploring noticeable patterns that indicate the direction                 promotes economic growth, diversification, and access to
of causality between these counterparts and Nifty returns.                capital, but also comes with risks and complexities. Events in
The outcomes of this study carry substantial implications                 one market can significantly affect others, causing volatility
for decision-makers. Investors can make more informed                     and spillover effects. Understanding the dynamics of global
decisions, businesses planning strategic partnerships can                 financial markets is crucial for navigating the complex world
refine their strategies, and policymakers can formulate                   of finance and making informed decisions in our increasingly
economic and financial regulations that accurately reflect                interconnected world.
the complexities of these dynamics. By unveiling the
ripple effects of these counterparts on the Nifty 50, this                B. Spill Over Effect:
research offers valuable insights into the evolving                             In the context of the stock market, a spillover effect
dynamics of India's financial markets and their                           refers to the phenomenon where movements in one market
integration into the global economy.                                      cause similar or related movements in another market. It's like
                                                                          ripples spreading across a pond when a stone is thrown in.
Keywords:- Nifty 50, Asian Stock Markets, Spillover Effects,
Return    Spillovers, Econometrics,   Interconnectedness,                  Here's How it Works:
Investment Strategies.
                                                                           Let us suppose there are two markets – A and B.
                I.       INTRODUCTION                                      Market A experiences an event: This could be anything
                                                                            that significantly impacts its prices, like positive news
      The increasing regionalization of economic activities                 about a major company, rising interest rates, or political
and the liberalization of financial markets since the late 1980s            uncertainty.
resulted in regional economic integrations 1 around the                    Impact on Market A: Depending on the event, prices in
world. Due to the increasing interdependence of major                       Market A might rise (positive spillover) or fall (negative
financial markets all over the world, the transmission of stock             spillover) and finally, Spillover to Market B: If markets A
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   and B are somehow connected, the movement in Market                     Habiba (2021), and Joshi (2011). However, there are
   A can influence prices in Market B. This can happen                     conflicting views as well, like (Nath & Verma, 2003), that
   through - Investor reactions: Investors active in both                  reveal a surprising lack of long-term equilibrium among the
   markets might adjust their holdings based on their                      major South Asian stock markets.
   understanding of the event in Market A and its potential
   implications for Market B and Economic linkages: Trade,                 D. Scope of the Study:
   investment, or financial connections between the two                          This study delves into the complex world of return
   economies can make them sensitive to each other's                       spillovers, specifically focusing on their impact on India's
   performance.                                                            Nifty 50 index. It aims to comprehensively analyze how
                                                                           fluctuations and trends in the stock markets of major Asian
C. Return Spillover Effect:                                                economies influence the returns generated by the Nifty 50.
      Return spillovers capture how the returns, or the profits
or losses, generated in one market influence the returns in                E. Objectives of the Research:
another. This goes beyond mere correlation, revealing the                        The study on the spillover effects on Nifty 50 returns
causal relationships that bind these markets together. When                with a focus on the stock market performances of major Asian
there are changes in the returns of a particular market or asset,          counterparts of India aims to achieve several key objectives.
these changes can affect or spill over to other related markets            Firstly, the primary goal is to comprehensively analyze and
or assets. Return spillovers are a common phenomenon in                    understand the dynamics of spillover effects from the major
interconnected and global financial markets, and they can                  Asian stock markets to the Nifty 50 index. This involves
have significant implications for investors, portfolio                     investigating the extent to which fluctuations and trends in the
management, and risk assessment.                                           stock markets of countries such as China, Japan, South Korea,
                                                                           and others impact the returns of Nifty 50.
 Cross Market Return Spillovers:
      This type of spillover occurs between different financial                  Secondly, the study seeks to identify the factors and
markets. For example, if there is a sudden drop in stock prices            mechanisms that drive these spillover effects. This involves a
in one country, it may lead to spillover effects on stock                  detailed examination of macroeconomic indicators, financial
markets in other countries due to increased                                policies, geopolitical events, and other relevant factors that
interconnectedness and global economic linkages. It can be                 may influence the interconnectedness of the markets.
driven by various factors, including economic events,                      Understanding the underlying drivers is crucial for investors,
geopolitical developments, changes in interest rates, and                  policymakers, and market participants to make informed
shifts in investor sentiment. Financial crises, policy decisions,          decisions in the context of the globalized financial landscape.
and unexpected shocks can amplify the intensity of return
spillovers.                                                                      Furthermore, the research aims to assess the temporal
                                                                           dimension of spillover effects, examining whether these
      There are several reasons to research return spillover               effects are persistent or transitory. This temporal analysis is
effects. Apart from a range of domestic influences, the                    essential for developing effective risk management strategies
volatility of significant foreign trading partners stands out as           and for providing insights into potential windows of
a crucial factor affecting the volatility of stock returns in a            opportunity for investment.
domestic market. Research on return spillovers in stock
markets is vital for managing risks, constructing diversified                    Additionally, the study strives to explore the
portfolios, understanding global economic linkages,                        implications of spillover effects on portfolio diversification
formulating effective policies, assessing market efficiency,               strategies for investors. By gaining insights into the
improving forecasting models, understanding investor                       correlations and co-movements between Nifty 50 and its
behavior, and promoting financial stability.                               Asian counterparts, the research aims to provide practical
                                                                           guidance for investors seeking to optimize their portfolios and
      Researchers, including Gębka (2005), Jeon & Von                      manage risk effectively across different markets.
Furstenberg (1990), Eun & Shim (1989), etc, have examined
return and volatility spillover effects across the globe. The                    The rest of the paper is organised in the following
past research revealed substantial interdependence among                   sequence: Section 2, relevant literature review concerning the
various stock markets, suggesting that the price movements                 spillover effects. Section 3 covers the data description and
in one market impacts other markets and research also                      various statistical tools and techniques used. Section 4 has the
suggest that emerging markets within the same region                       results of the study and discussions. Section 5 has the major
influence each other more than markets in different regions.               findings of the study and its conclusion. Section 6 gives the
Additionally, studies by researchers such as Kumar &                       scope for further research in this area of study.
Mukhopadhyay (2007), Kotha Kumar Kiran (2002), and
Yang (2003) incorporate the role of the US and say that the                F. Limitations of the Study:
US has a significant impact on most of the economies around
the world. Further, various studies have been undertaken to                 External Factors: Unforeseen global events or significant
measure the interconnectedness among the Asian economies,                    changes in international markets beyond Asia could
which also confers with emerging markets of the region                       potentially impact the results, even if not the primary
influencing each other, including Kedarnath & R K (2008),                    focus of the study.
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 Market Complexity: Financial markets are inherently                      types of spillovers were significant, with intra-regional
  complex systems with a multitude of interacting factors.                 linkages being stronger. This suggests that emerging markets
  The study might not be able to capture every single                      within the same region influence each other more than
  influence on return spillovers.                                          markets in different regions, even after accounting for the
 Generalizability: The findings of the study might be                     impact of the global market. Jeon & Von Furstenberg (1990)
  specific to the chosen time frame and the Asian markets                   A study using daily stock price data from major global
  included. Applying the results to broader contexts or                    exchanges (Tokyo, Frankfurt, London, New York) revealed a
  future scenarios might require further research.                         significant shift in interconnectedness and leadership among
                                                                           these markets after the 1987 stock market crash. Yu & Hassan
G. Problem Statement:                                                      (2008) employing advanced EGARCH-M models and
      To investigate the short run and long run return spillover           multivariate AR-GARCH models, this study sheds light on
effects of major Asian Counterparts on Nifty 50 returns in                 the intricate relationships between MENA and world stock
India, using advanced multivariate time series analysis                    markets. The results point to sizeable and predominantly
techniques.                                                                positive     volatility    spillovers, signifying   substantial
                                                                           transmission       of    volatility    fluctuations   between
 Research Questions:                                                      regions. Interestingly, each market tends to contribute more
                                                                           to its own volatility than it receives from others, despite the
 What is the magnitude and direction of the impact of                     significant overall interdependence. Eun & Shim (1989)
  short-term shocks in major Asian markets on the                          employed a sophisticated statistical technique (VAR) to
  immediate performance of Nifty 50 in India?                              analyze the intricate web of connections between nine major
 What are the long-term trends and patterns in return                     stock markets. Their findings revealed substantial
  spillover effects between major Asian counterparts and                   interdependence among these markets, meaning that price
  the Nifty 50 in India?                                                   movements in one market can rapidly impact others. This
                                                                           suggests that investors should consider the broader
H. Research Hypothesis:                                                    international context when making investment decisions, as
                                                                           local markets may be influenced by global trends.
 Null Hypothesis: There is an insignificant impact of Asian
  counterparts’ Indices performance on the Indian Nifty 50                       (Ratanapakorn & Sharma, 2002) examines the pre- and
  return/ Returns.                                                         post-Asian crisis relationships between stock markets in
 Alternate Hypothesis: There is a significant impact of                   different regions (US, Europe, Asia, etc.). Before the
  Asian counterparts’ Indices performance on the Indian                    crisis, no long-term connections were found, but during the
  Nifty 50 return/Returns                                                  crisis, a single long-term relationship and more short-term
                                                                           causal links emerged. Notably, only European markets
           II.       LITERATURE REVIEW                                     directly influenced the US during the crisis, while others did
                                                                           so indirectly through Europe.
      Research on stock market integration and information
spillover is extensive, exploring various aspects. Some                    B. Spillovers from US Markets:
studies focus solely on return spillover, while others delve                     Utilizing high-frequency intra-day data, Kumar &
deeper into both return and volatility spillovers,                         Mukhopadhyay (2007) investigated the dynamic connections
encompassing the full picture of price movements across                    between India's NSE Nifty and the US NASDAQ Composite.
markets. Beyond simply detecting interdependence, research                 Their study identified significant one-way volatility spillover
has examined the influence of specific events like crises and              from NASDAQ to Nifty, meaning Nifty's overnight volatility
liberalization on cross-border information flow. Additionally,             fluctuations mainly stem from daytime movements in the US
while most studies analyze the spillover itself, some                      market. On average, NASDAQ shocks contribute roughly
investigate the underlying factors driving it, seeking to                  9.5% to Nifty's overnight volatility, while Nifty's influence
understand the "why" behind market interconnectedness.                     on NASDAQ is negligible.
This diverse body of research offers valuable insights into the
complex web of relationships between national equity                             A similar study can be seen- Kotha Kumar Kiran (2002)
markets.                                                                    reveals a strong US influence on the Indian stock market. US
                                                                           daytime returns (both NASDAQ and S&P 500) Granger
      It can also be seen that researchers have covered this               cause the Nifty's movement, and both markets' daytime
interconnectedness among Asian economies and other                         returns      significantly    impact        Nifty      overnight
economies around the world as well.                                        returns. Notably, volatility spillover is unidirectional, with
                                                                           NASDAQ shocks influencing Nifty overnight volatility
A. Return and Volatility Spillover Effects Across the Globe:               (9.5% impact) far more than Nifty's daytime volatility
      Gębka (2005) examined return and volatility spillover                affecting NASDAQ (0.5% impact). However, incorporating
across emerging markets in Central and Eastern Europe, Latin               NASDAQ day trading information only improved forecasts
America, and South-East Asia. Their analysis separated the                 of Nifty overnight return levels, not its volatility. Then, Yang
influence of regional factors (intra-regional) from global                 (2003) analyzes long-term & short-term connections between
factors (inter-regional) on these spillovers. Interestingly, both          US, Japan, & 10 Asian markets before, during, & after the
                                                                           1997-98 crisis to assess its impact on stock market
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integration. We also have Morana & Beltratti (2008) that                 interdependence changes over time. Furthermore, Fan
reveals stronger integration between the US and European                 introduces novel causality tests suitable for analyzing
markets compared to Japan. This is attributed to Japan's                 integrated and cointegrated systems.
economic stagnation and weak fundamentals in the
1990s, which seemingly led to more independent market                          There are studies that takes the Asian Financial crisis
behavior.                                                                into consideration as well as it was one of the major events
                                                                         occurred in Asia like (Jang & Sul, 2002) analyzed the
      Tan (2001) which says ESEA deregulation (1988-2000)                changes in the co-movement among the stock markets of the
led to increased stock market integration, measured by co-               countries which have undergone the Asian Financial crisis
movement in daily returns. Geweke's measure and VAR                      directly and the neighboring Asian countries using time series
analysis confirm, but US and Japan's influence remain                    test as co-integration and the granger causality test. Some
balanced. Post-crisis, interdependence          strengthens              researchers also represent the pre and post Asian financial
significantly.                                                           crisis conditions like- (Sheng & Tu, 2000) used multivariate
                                                                         cointegration and error correction test found that prior to the
      Some studies can be seen that shows no or significantly            Asian financial crisis, stock markets in the Asia-Pacific
low influence of US like - (Ng, 2000) Moving beyond                      region were largely independent. However, the crisis
traditional global focus, this study reveals substantial                 triggered a fundamental shift, leading to the formation of
regional volatility spillovers from Japan to Pacific-Basin               long-term linkages between national indices, as evidenced by
markets, independent of the US influence. A dedicated model              cointegration analysis.
identifies local, regional, and global contributions to each
market's volatility, and interestingly, regional factors play a                However, there are some conflicting views as well like
significant role. A significant study can be (Hsiao,2005)                the study (Nath Mukherjee & Mishra, 2005) analyzed daily
which employed a combination of pairwise and vector                      data from 1996 to 2004 and found that, except for a few Asian
autoregression (VAR) models to rigorously test the causal                countries, most markets studied weren't statistically
relationships between various economic indicators. Their                 integrated with India in the long run, suggesting limited long-
findings suggest that, while overall economic activity in the            term interdependence. However, short-term relationships
US may not directly drive individual Asian economies,                    were      detected, indicating     potential     diversification
financial shocks emanating from the US stock market can                  opportunities for international investors. The goal was to
have significant spillover effects on regional markets. This             assess potential diversification benefits for foreign investors
highlights the importance of considering both real and                   in the Indian market. We also have (Nath & Verma, 2003)
financial linkages when assessing the interconnectedness of              - Contrary to extensive research on developed markets, this
global economies.                                                        study reveals a surprising lack of long-term equilibrium
                                                                         among the major South Asian stock markets. Despite
C. Spillovers among Asian Economies:                                     analyzing data from India, Singapore, and Taiwan, spanning
      Kedarnath & R K (2008) investigated return and                     nine years, we found no consistent cointegration between
volatility spillover between the Indian stock market and 12              their indices, indicating weak long-term interdependence.
other Asian countries using a GARCH model. They found
significant two-way intraday return spillover between India                    Finally, (Bessler & Yang, 2011) uncover a fascinating
and almost all the studied markets, indicating strong                    interplay of influence among major stock markets. Their
information flow and interconnectedness. Employing an                    research identifies Japan as a bastion of independence, while
EGARCH model, Habiba (2021) examined volatility                          Canada and France appear more vulnerable to external forces.
spillover across several Asian emerging stock markets. Their             The U.S. market emerges as a complex entity, both self-
analysis revealed statistically insignificant volatility                 driven and receptive to inputs from key players like the U.K.
transmission between China and India, China and Indonesia,               and Switzerland. Most importantly, the U.S. stands alone in
China and Pakistan, as well as in the reverse directions (i.e.,          its lasting impact on the price movements of other major
Pakistan to China, Pakistan to Indonesia, Pakistan to Korea,             markets.
and Pakistan to Taiwan) over the specified study period. Joshi
(2011) employed a sophisticated model (GARCH-BEKK) to                          There is certain research that shows crucial gaps like -
analyze return and volatility spillover across six Asian stock           (Pretorius, 2009) While extensive research explores
markets. The study revealed two-way connections between                  the degree          of       integration between        stock
most markets in terms of returns, shocks, and volatility,                markets, understanding the underlying reasons for this
though the magnitude of these linkages was relatively low,               interconnectedness remains unexamined. This study delves
suggesting weak integration. Notably, internal volatility                into this crucial gap, arguing that comprehending the driving
(within each market) was more pronounced than cross-market               forces behind market relationships is even more valuable than
influences. Japan exhibited the highest overall volatility               simply confirming their existence.
persistence, while China had the lowest. (Fan, 2003) delves
into the interconnectedness of Asia-Pacific stock markets,
pushing the boundaries of existing research. Their analysis
leverages cutting-edge techniques that handle structural
breaks and volatility (GARCH effects). This allows for not
only confirming cointegration but also quantifying how
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      III.            DATA AND METHODOLOGY                                50 returns serve as the Dependent Variable. The data
                                                                          collected consists of Daily prices spanning the time frame
A. Data and Data Sources:
     The research utilizes an extensive dataset covering Nifty                 The data collection will encompass key stock indicators
50 returns from April 1, 2013, to March 31, 2023, along with              like Opening, High, Low, closing prices, along with the
meticulously documented returns from stock market indices                 volume of shares traded. The adjusted closing price will be
linked to major Asian counterparts of India, where in Nifty               considered, which accommodates factors like Stock Splits,
                                                                          bonuses, ESOPs, etc.
   Type of Research: Secondary                                           normally distributed. However, the data for all the indices as
   Tool: E-views                                                         a whole follows a normal distribution.
   Technique: Multi-variate time series analysis – VECM
   Time Period for study: Daily data from 2013 to 2023                         Additionally, we will move forward with the Johansen
   Source: Yahoo finance                                                 Cointegration test, a statistical test used to determine the
                                                                          presence and number of cointegrating vectors in a
B. Methodology:                                                           multivariate time series system. Cointegration occurs when
     As the tests are being conducted for the returns of the              two or more non-stationary time series have a long-run
specific indices, the following function will be used to                  equilibrium and move together so that a linear combination
calculate returns:                                                        results in a stationary time series.
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     Cointegration is particularly relevant when variables are            the order p - 1 on the differences of the variables and an error-
expected to move together in the long run, even if they may               correction term derived from the known (estimated)
deviate from each other in the short term.                                cointegrating relationship. This model establishes a short-
                                                                          term relationship between the stock prices while correcting
 Hypothesis:                                                             for the deviation from the long-term co-movement of prices.
                                                                          VECM incorporates the concept of an error correction term,
 H0: There are no cointegrating factors among the                        which captures the short-term dynamics and adjustments
  variables.                                                              toward the long-term equilibrium. The error correction term
 Ha: There are cointegrating factors among the variables.                helps to model how deviations from the long-term
                                                                          equilibrium are corrected in the short run.
 The Vector Error Correction Model for Multivariate Time
    Series Analysis:                                                       Granger Causality Test
      Further, the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) is                     After this, we proceed with the Granger Causality test,
done. The Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) is                         which is designed to assess whether past values of one
commonly used in time series analysis to model the                        variable help predict future values of another variable. It does
relationship between multiple cointegrated time series.                   not imply a true causal relationship in the traditional sense,
                                                                          but rather a predictive relationship. If one variable Granger
 Hypothesis:                                                             causes another, it suggests that the first variable contains
                                                                          information that is useful for predicting the second variable's
 Ho: Exogenous variable does not influence Endogenous                    future values.
  variables.
 Ha: Exogenous variables do influence Endogenous                          Hypothesis:
  variables.
                                                                           H0: X does not Granger cause Y
The general form of a VECM is given by:                                    Ha: X does Granger cause Y
 Equation 1: Vector Error Correction Model                                    Finally, we conclude with the Impulse Response
                                                                          Functions that provide insights into how a variable reacts to a
 ∆𝒀𝒕 = 𝜶 + 𝜷𝟏 ∆𝒀𝒕−𝟏 + 𝜷𝟐 ∆𝒀𝒕−𝟐 + ⋯ + 𝜷𝒑 ∆𝒀𝒕−𝒑 + 𝝉𝑫𝒕 + 𝜺𝒕                  one-unit shock in another variable, allowing researchers to
                                                                          analyze the short-term and long-term effects of shocks in a
     It is a cointegrated VAR model. This idea of the Vector              dynamic system.
Error Correction Model (VECM) consists of a VAR model of
A. Descriptive Statistics:
                                          Table 3: Descriptive Statistics for Selected Indices
                                              KLSE
               HANGSENG KARACHI                             KOSPI 200      NIFTY 50     NIKKE 225        SET      SHANGHAI TAIWAN
                                          COMPOSITE
    Mean        -0.0000565    0.0001008    -0.0000691        0.0000852 0.0004410         0.0003330 0.0000162 0.0001500           0.0002760
   Median        0.0003000    0.0000000     0.0000255        0.0004910 0.0006360         0.0007230 0.0003270 0.0005010           0.0006610
  Maximum        2.3296240    0.1789180     0.0662630        0.0875480 0.0840030         0.0773140 0.0765310 0.0849470           0.0617260
  Minimum       -2.3253660   -0.2133230    -0.0540470       -0.0797800 -0.1390380       -0.0825290 -0.1142820 -0.0887320        -0.0652060
  Std. Dev.      0.0938030    0.0244540     0.0069030        0.0104170 0.0108990         0.0130660 0.0098510 0.1325700           0.0095310
  Skewness       0.0002670    0.0107700    -0.1317070       -0.0807410 -1.2234360       -0.2525490 -1.3564140 -0.9705850        -0.5595700
   Kurtosis    594.1043000    8.0648210    11.2750400        9.2448690 20.4658000        7.3375860 21.7735500 10.8765200         8.1494700
 Jarque-Bera   35901299.00     2635.83       7043.07          4009.76   31959.49          1959.42   36970.01    6761.74           2851.71
 Probability        0.00         0.00          0.00             0.00       0.00             0.00       0.00       0.00              0.00
     Sum        -0.1394420    2.4849430    -0.1704380        0.2099990 1.0877810         0.8207120 0.0399870 0.3698490           0.6808620
Sum Sq. Dev.   21.6896400     1.4740270     0.1174590        0.2928010 0.2928010         0.4208530 0.2392140 0.4332190           0.2239220
Observations        2466         2466          2466             2466      2466              2466      2466       2466               2466
      Here, we see the p-value for Jarque Bera of all variables           same point, which is the peak of the curve. A normal
is less than 0.05 and therefore, the null hypothesis of the test          distribution, often called a "bell curve," has thin tails at the
is rejected which tells us that the data is not normally                  ends, meaning extreme events (very high positive or negative
distributed.                                                              returns) are unlikely. In contrast, stock returns exhibit fatter
                                                                          tails. This signifies a higher probability of both large gains
      In a normal distribution, the mean, median, and mode                and significant losses than a normal distribution would
all coincide. As the curve is symmetrical with a single peak              predict.
at the center, the average (mean), the middlemost value
(median), and the most frequent value (mode) all fall at the
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       Stock returns often exhibit skewness. Skewness                             Further, all variables except Hangseng and Karachi have
describes how a distribution of data deviates from symmetry.                negative skewness. Skewness tells how symmetrical the data
It tells you whether the data leans more towards one side (left             is, and negative and positive skewness refer to the direction
or right) compared to a normal distribution. They may be                    of the asymmetry. Positive skewness indicates that the data is
positively skewed, where there are more frequent small gains                clustered on the left side with a longer tail stretching out
with a few exceptional large gains. Alternatively, they might               towards the right side of the distribution. This means there are
be negatively skewed, with a concentration of small losses                  more frequent lower values and a few higher outliers.
and the occasional major crash.                                             Whereas negative skewness indicates that the data is clustered
                                                                            on the right side with a longer tail stretching out towards the
                                                                            left side of the distribution. This means there are more
                                                                            frequently higher values and a few lower outliers.
      A unit root test is a statistical tool used to analyze time           series against the alternative hypothesis of stationarity. The
series data, specifically to see if the data has a unit root. A             test involves regressing the variable on its lagged values and
unit root basically means that the past value of the series                 examining the significance of the coefficient on the lagged
strongly influences the present value. If there's a unit root, an           variable. If the test statistic is sufficiently negative, and the p-
increase today tends to lead to another increase tomorrow,                  value is below a chosen significance level, the null hypothesis
and a decrease today tends to lead to another decrease                      of a unit root is rejected, indicating that the time series is
tomorrow, with the changes just following the trend set by the              likely stationary.
previous value. The key takeaway is that a unit root makes
the data non-stationary. This means the statistical properties                    If the p-value is less than 0.05, then the null hypothesis
of the data (like mean and variance) can change over time,                  is rejected. Here the p-value for all the variables is less than
making it difficult to analyze trends or forecast future values             0.05, so the null hypothesis is rejected, and it can be said that
using standard methods. The most employed unit root test is                 the data is stationary. Stationary data is the data for which the
the Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) test. The ADF test                        statistical properties do not change with time, and it can be
assesses the null hypothesis that a unit root is present in a time          easier to predict and model.
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     Data Trend specifies whether a constant term, a linear                      We use Akaike Information Criteria by Rank (Rows)
trend, or a quadratic trend is included in the model, Test Type            and Model (Columns). This criterion is used to compare
shows two options: "No Intercept" and "Intercept". These                   different models and select the one that best fits the data. The
refer to whether a constant term is included in the                        star mark comes at 9 which tells there are 9 lag values and No
cointegration regression equation and Trace and Max-Eig are                intercept No Trend model.
two test statistics used in the Johansen test to assess the null
hypothesis that there are no cointegrating relationships.
      Cointegration is a statistical concept that helps us                 rejected and the cointegration test indicates that there are 9
understand the long-term relationship between two or more                  cointegrating equations at 0.05 level.
time series variables. In simple terms, if two variables are
cointegrated, it means they tend to move together over the                       So, Cointegration exists which means there is a long run
long run, even though they might show short-term                           relationship among these variables.
fluctuations.
                                                                                 If cointegration exists, we proceed with the Vector Error
      Cointegration helps us uncover long-term stable                      Correction Model. Cointegration tests identify the long-term
relationships between non-stationary time series variables.                relationships, and VECMs allow us to explore the short-run
These variables might exhibit trends or fluctuations over                  dynamics within these systems. It offers a unique advantage
time, but cointegration indicates they're bound together in the            by combining short-run and long-run dynamics in a single
long run. The null hypothesis is that there are no cointegrating           framework. They capture the immediate impacts of changes
factors among the variables. The decision criteria being if                in one variable on another (short-run) while simultaneously
Trace Statistic > Critical value, then Reject Ho.                          accounting for the tendency to revert to the long-run
                                                                           equilibrium relationships allowing a richer understanding of
     Here, the Trace statistic value is greater than the critical          how variables interact and influence each other.
value for all the variables. So therefore, the null hypothesis is
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      This table talks about the long-term relationship of the               Moreover, Kospi 200 most significantly impacts Nifty
variables with Nifty 50. A variable has a significant impact            50 positively in the long run.
on the Endogenous variable if the T-Stat value lies between –
1.96 to 1.96. Here, only HangSeng, Kospi 200 and Nikkie 225
have significant impact on Nifty 50 returns.
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     The second table of the VECM model talks about the                    shows how Nifty 50 is impacted due to the lagged values of
short-term relation of these variables with Nifty 50. This                 these following variables.
d(NIFTY)-
d(NIFTY(-1)), d(NIFTY(-2)), d(NIFTY(-3)), d(NIFTY(-4)), d(NIFTY(-5)), d(NIFTY(-6)), d(NIFTY(-7)), d(NIFTY(-8)),
d(NIFTY(-9)), d(HANG_SENG(-1)), d(HANG_SENG(-2)), d(HANG_SENG(-3)), d(HANG_SENG(-4)), d(HANG_SENG(-5)),
d(HANG_SENG(-6)), d(HANG_SENG(-7)), d(HANG_SENG(-8)), d(HANG_SENG(-9)), d(KLSE_COMPOSITE(-1)),
d(KLSE_COMPOSITE(-2)), d(KLSE_COMPOSITE(-3)), d(KOSPI_200(-6)), d(KOSPI_200(-7)), d(KOSPI_200(-8)),
d(KOSPI_200(-9)), d(NIKKIE_225(-4)), d(NIKKIE_225(-5)), d(SET(-1)), d(SET(-4)), d(SET(-5)), d(SET(-6)), d(SET(-7))..
E. Granger Causality Test:                                                 values of another variable. If one variable Granger causes
     Further, the predictive relationship of the variables was             another, it suggests that the first variable contains information
seen using the Granger Causality test which is designed to                 that is useful for predicting the second variable's future
assess whether past values of one variable help predict future             values.
     The p value for these variables is less than 0.05 and                           V.       FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
therefore, null hypothesis is rejected. It can be said that Nifty
can be significant in predicting the future values of Hang                       First, it was found that Hangseng and Karachi 100 had
Seng, KLSE Composite, Kospi 200 and Nikkie 225. Also, the                  positive skewness which means that the returns of these two
future values of Nifty are affected by the previous values of              indices are less than the average returns and the distribution
Kospi 200, SET and Taiwan weighted.                                        is skewed towards the right meaning the mass of the
                                                                           distribution is concentrated on the left side. However, all the
      Here also, South Korea emerges out as the most                       other variables had negative skewness meaning the returns of
significant market for India. The indices for both these                   these indices are higher than the average returns.
markets are interdependent.
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     It was also found that co-integration exists among these              was co-organized in March 2022 by the Embassy of India in
variables. It means that there is a long-term relationship                 Seoul.
meaning the variables tend to move together over the long
run, even though they might show short-term fluctuations.                       PM Narendra Modi paid a State Visit to ROK from 21-
After this, Vector Error Correction Model was employed in                  22 February 2019 and unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at
which the error correction term helps to model how                         the prestigious Yonsei University. Foreign Ministers held
deviations from the long-term equilibrium are corrected in the             discussions on political contacts, trade & investments,
short run. Long run and short run spillover is observed from               defense, S&T, energy, space, semiconductors, emerging
VECM.                                                                      technologies, and cultural exchanges during their bilateral
                                                                           meeting on 07 April 2023 in New Delhi.
      In the long run, the Kospi 200 and Nikkie 225
significantly impact the Nifty 50, where the Kospi 200 is the                    Bilateral trade in 2022 reached record levels of US$ 27.8
most significant, i.e., a positive impact of 40%.                          billion. India’s import volume is US$ 18.8 billion, while the
                                                                           export volume is US$ 9 billion. India’s exports to Korea are
      The predictive relationship was also seen by employing               mineral fuels/oil distillates (mainly naphtha), cereals, iron,
the Granger Causality test and assessing whether past values               and steel. On the other hand, Korea’s main export items are
of one variable help predict future values of another. It was              automobile parts, telecommunication equipment, hot rolled
again found that the Kospi 200 and Nikkie 225 help predict                 iron products, petroleum refined products, base lubricating
the future values of the Nifty 50, and the Nifty 50 also helps             oils, mechanical appliances, electrical machinery & parts, and
predict the future values of the Kospi 200 and Nikkie 225.                 iron and steel products.
     An impulse response function was also employed that                        India and ROK defense relations have strengthened in
provides insights into how a variable reacts to a one-unit                 recent years. The Defense Ministers of ROK and India have
shock in another variable, allowing researchers to analyze the             been interacting regularly since 2015. A Roadmap for
short-term and long-term effects of shocks in a dynamic                    Defense Industries Cooperation was signed between the two
system. The most prominent responses are to innovations in                 countries in September 2019. In recent exchanges, two ROK
the KOSPI 200, the KLSE Composite, Nikkie 225, and the                     naval ships visited Chennai port in October 2022. Two Indian
Hang Seng.                                                                 naval ships INS Shivalik and INS Kamora visited Busan
                                                                           Naval Base in November 2022.
     It was confirmed that the model is stable using the AR
roots graph, as all the data points lie within or at the circle's           Bilateral trade between two countries can have a
boundary.                                                                    significant impact on their respective stock market
                                                                             indices:
      Therefore, by applying Multivariate time series analysis
techniques with the index price data over a period from April               Increased bilateral trade can boost the revenues and
2013 to March 2023, an effort has been made to investigate                   profits of companies involved in export and import
the stock market integration and return spillover among India                activities, positively impacting their stock prices.
and 8 other Asian markets.                                                   Conversely, trade tensions or disruptions may adversely
                                                                             affect corporate earnings and stock prices.
      The most significant markets for India are South Korea                It also contributes to overall economic growth, and
and Japan according to this research as it has a long run                    Positive economic indicators can favor stock market
relation as well as can be crucial for predicting future values              indices.
of Nifty 50.                                                                Bilateral trade relations can influence investor sentiment.
                                                                             Positive trade agreements or partnerships developments
      Here are a few additional insights as to why South Korea               may boost investor confidence, leading to increased
is significant market for the performance of Nifty 50.                       investment in the stock market. Trade activities can
                                                                             influence exchange rates. An increase in bilateral trade
 Bilateral Relation between India and South Korea                           may impact the value of the currencies involved. Currency
      Both countries formed a “Strategic Partnership” in the                 movements, in turn, can affect the competitiveness of
year 2010, which was elevated to a “Special Strategic                        exports and imports, influencing the stock prices of
Partnership” in the year 2015 during the State Visit of Prime                companies engaged in international trade.
Minister Narendra Modi to Seoul. There are political
relations, defense, cultural and economic relations, and                                 VI.     RECOMMENDATIONS
bilateral trade.
                                                                                 If overseas investors are drawn to the KOSPI 200's
      India played an essential role in the Korean peninsula               notable influence on the Nifty 50, it would be wise for them
after Korea's independence in 1945. In June 2020, PM                       to learn about the connection between these indices prior to
Narendra Modi gave a video message during an event to                      making any investing choices. It is still essential to diversify
commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Korean War. An                     the assets across a range of asset classes and geographies in
exhibition to celebrate India’s contribution to the Korean War             order to reduce the risk of linked swings. It is advisable to
                                                                           closely watch geopolitical developments and global
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