A focus on Asia—and providing compelling investment solutions for our clients—is what we believe distinguishes us among investment managers. Our insights into investment opportunities and risks are backed by proprietary research, a collaborative culture and 30 years of experience.
Unconstrained all-cap strategy focused on companies with a sustainable competitive edge and pricing power, which are able to perform throughout economic cycles
Fundamental bottom-up approach to seek well-run entrepreneurial companies with sustainable organic growth and trustworthy managements
The Fund promotes environmental and social characteristics according to Article 8 of SFDR. Furthermore, the Fund uses both activity- and norm-based exclusions. Information relating to the environmental and social characteristics of this Fund is available in the prospectus.
Strategy
The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, directly or indirectly, at least 65% of its total net assets, in publicly traded common stocks, preferred stocks and convertible securities of companies located in India, and may invest the remainder of its net assets in other permitted assets on a worldwide basis.
Risks
The value of an investment in the Fund can go down as well as up and possible loss of principal is a risk of investing. Investments in international, emerging and frontier market securities may involve risks such as social and political instability, market illiquidity, exchange-rate fluctuations, a high level of volatility and limited regulation, which may adversely affect the value of the Fund's assets. The Fund invests in holdings denominated in foreign currency, and is exposed to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will increase or decrease. The Fund invests primarily in equity securities, which may result in increased volatility. In addition, because the Fund concentrates its investments in a single-country, its share price may be more volatile, and more affected by political, economic and other events in the country in which it invests than that of funds that are not as geographically concentrated.
These and other risks associated with investing in the Fund can be found in the
prospectus.
The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, directly or indirectly, at least 65% of its total net assets, in publicly traded common stocks, preferred stocks and convertible securities of companies located in India, and may invest the remainder of its net assets in other permitted assets on a worldwide basis.
Risks
The value of an investment in the Fund can go down as well as up and possible loss of principal is a risk of investing. Investments in international, emerging and frontier market securities may involve risks such as social and political instability, market illiquidity, exchange-rate fluctuations, a high level of volatility and limited regulation, which may adversely affect the value of the Fund's assets. The Fund invests in holdings denominated in foreign currency, and is exposed to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will increase or decrease. The Fund invests primarily in equity securities, which may result in increased volatility. In addition, because the Fund concentrates its investments in a single-country, its share price may be more volatile, and more affected by political, economic and other events in the country in which it invests than that of funds that are not as geographically concentrated.
The risks associated with investing in the Fund can be found in the prospectus
Performance
Monthly
Quarterly
Calendar Year
Rolling 12 Month Returns
As of 30/09/2026
Annualized Returns
Name
1MO
3MO
YTD
1YR
3YR
5YR
10YR
Since Inception
Inception Date
Matthews India Fund (USD)
-5.03%
-2.06%
-4.71%
-0.39%
7.79%
5.40%
8.78%
7.56%
30/06/2011
MSCI India Index (USD)
-6.89%
-5.52%
-14.72%
-10.60%
3.84%
2.30%
7.68%
5.22%
Matthews India Fund (GBP)
-3.23%
-2.52%
-3.41%
0.74%
4.92%
5.77%
8.56%
8.92%
30/06/2011
MSCI India Index (GBP)
-4.97%
-5.60%
-13.65%
-9.40%
0.95%
2.60%
7.44%
6.53%
As of 30/09/2026
Annualized Returns
Name
1MO
3MO
YTD
1YR
3YR
5YR
10YR
Since Inception
Inception Date
Matthews India Fund (USD)
-5.03%
-2.06%
-4.71%
-0.39%
7.79%
5.40%
8.78%
7.56%
30/06/2011
MSCI India Index (USD)
-6.89%
-5.52%
-14.72%
-10.60%
3.84%
2.30%
7.68%
5.22%
Matthews India Fund (GBP)
-3.23%
-2.52%
-3.41%
0.74%
4.92%
5.77%
8.56%
8.92%
30/06/2011
MSCI India Index (GBP)
-4.97%
-5.60%
-13.65%
-9.40%
0.95%
2.60%
7.44%
6.53%
For the years ended December 31st
Name
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Matthews India Fund (USD)
2.97%
16.70%
28.72%
-8.93%
24.00%
18.20%
2.66%
-9.78%
37.88%
-3.05%
MSCI India Index (USD)
4.29%
12.41%
21.29%
-7.49%
26.66%
15.90%
7.58%
-7.30%
38.76%
-1.43%
Matthews India Fund (GBP)
-4.17%
18.43%
21.80%
2.53%
25.60%
14.19%
-0.37%
-4.76%
25.78%
16.54%
MSCI India Index (GBP)
-2.89%
14.42%
14.45%
4.17%
27.83%
12.32%
3.42%
-1.54%
26.74%
17.57%
For the period ended 30/09/2026
Name
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
Inception Date
Matthews India Fund (USD)
-0.39%
-9.28%
38.58%
17.20%
-11.35%
30/06/2011
MSCI India Index (USD)
-10.60%
-11.09%
40.85%
10.54%
-9.49%
Matthews India Fund (GBP)
0.74%
-9.51%
26.70%
5.60%
8.52%
30/06/2011
MSCI India Index (GBP)
-9.40%
-11.42%
28.17%
1.10%
9.33%
Source: Brown Brothers Harriman (Luxembourg) S.C.A.
All returns over 1 year are annualized
Effective 30 August 2024, the primary benchmark changed from the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange 100 Index to the MSCI India Index.
Since inception performance for share classes with less than one year of history represents actual performance, not annualised. In addition, for share classes less than a year old, Year to Date Return is calculated since inception. Where no past performance is shown there was insufficient data available in that year to provide performance.
Performance details provided are based on a NAV-to-NAV basis with any dividends reinvested, and are net of management fees and other expenses. Performance data has been calculated in the respective currencies stated above, including ongoing charges and excluding subscription fee and redemption fee you might have to pay.
All performance quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future performance. Investors may not get back the full amount invested. Investors investing in funds denominated in non-local currency should be aware of the risk of currency exchange fluctuations that may cause a loss of principal.
Additional performance, attribution, liquidity, value at risk (VaR), security classification and holdings information is available on request for certain time periods.
Portfolio Characteristics
(as of 30/09/2026)
Fund
Benchmark
Number of Positions
72
165
Weighted Average Market Cap
$34.3 billion
$46.9 billion
Active Share
61.3
n.a.
P/E using FY1 estimates
23.6x
19.9x
P/E using FY2 estimates
21.8x
17.2x
Price/Cash Flow
18.8
13.3
Price/Book
4.1
3.1
Return On Equity
12.0
18.6
EPS Growth (3 Yr)
15.6%
18.0%
Sources: Factset Research Systems, Inc.
Risk Metrics (3 Yr Return)
(as of 30/09/2026)
Category
3YR Return Metric
Alpha
3.71%
Beta
0.87
Upside Capture
95.75%
Downside Capture
82.52%
Sharpe Ratio
0.19
Information Ratio
0.64
Tracking Error
6.23%
R²
87.57
3.71%
Alpha
0.87
Beta
95.75%
Upside Capture
82.52%
Downside Capture
0.19
Sharpe Ratio
0.64
Information Ratio
6.23%
Tracking Error
87.57
R²
Fund Risk Metrics are reflective of Class I USD ACC shares.
Top 10 holdings may combine more than one security from the same issuer and related depositary receipts. Source: Brown Brothers Harriman (Luxembourg) S.C.A
Portfolio Breakdown (%)
(as of 30/09/2026)
Sector Allocation
Market Cap Exposure
Sector
Fund
Benchmark
Difference
Financials
32.4
30.2
2.2
Consumer Discretionary
24.8
13.0
11.8
Industrials
10.4
10.8
-0.4
Health Care
8.3
7.1
1.2
Information Technology
7.4
6.7
0.7
Consumer Staples
5.3
5.2
0.1
Communication Services
4.7
5.1
-0.4
Materials
3.9
8.7
-4.8
Energy
3.3
7.7
-4.4
Utilities
0.0
4.0
-4.0
Real Estate
0.0
1.4
-1.4
Liabilities in Excess of Cash and Other Assets
-0.5
0.0
-0.5
Sector data based on MSCI’s revised Global Industry Classification Standards. For more details, visit www.msci.com.
Equity market cap of issuer
Fund
Benchmark
Difference
Mega Cap (over $25B)
40.1
55.3
-15.2
Large Cap ($10B-$25B)
15.3
30.3
-15.0
Mid Cap ($3B-$10B)
22.8
14.4
8.4
Small Cap (under $3B)
22.4
0.0
22.4
Liabilities in Excess of Cash and Other Assets
-0.5
0.0
-0.5
Source: FactSet Research Systems unless otherwise noted. Percentage values in data are rounded to the nearest tenth of one percent, so the values may not sum to 100% due to rounding. Percentage values may be derived from different data sources and may not be consistent with other Fund literature.
ESG Characteristics
(as of 30/06/2026)
Business Involvement
Sustainability Attributes
Name
Fund
Benchmark
Difference
Controversial Weapons
Fund Coverage: 95%Benchmark Coverage: 98%
0.0
0.0
0.0
Tobacco
Fund Coverage: 94%Benchmark Coverage: 97%
0.0
0.0
0.0
Name
Fund
Benchmark
Difference
UN Global Compact Violators
Fund Coverage: 100%Benchmark Coverage: 99%
0.0
0.0
0.0
Board Diversity
Fund Coverage: 100%Benchmark Coverage: 98%
21.6
20.5
1.1
Board Diversity: Represents the weighted average ratio of female board members in investee companies. Tobacco: Represents companies that generate more than 5% of revenue from tobacco manufacturing exposure to or production or that generate more than 50% of revenue from tobacco retail. UN Global Compact Violators: Represents companies that have been assessed as failing to comply with the 10 United Nations Global Compact Principles by ISS-ESG Norms-Based Research. Different ESG research providers may come to different conclusions on the severity of the violation. Controversial weapons include companies with involvement in the following: anti-personnel mines; biological and chemical weapons; cluster weapons; depleted uranium; nuclear weapons and white phosphorus. A company is excluded if it is directly involved in the production, selling and/or distribution of (parts of) controversial weapons and this involvement concerns the core weapon system, or components/services of the core weapon system that are tailor-made and essential for the lethal use of the weapon.
Investment process integrates ESG factors and sustainability risks based on proprietary and third-party research
Applies norms- and activity-based exclusions
Promotes environmental and social characteristics
Has a sustainable investment objective
Conducts engagement
Exercises Voting Rights
Investors should not invest in the Fund solely based on the information in this material alone. Please refer to the Prospectus for further details of the Fund’s investment objective and risk factors.
Peeyush Mittal is a Portfolio Manager at Matthews. Prior to joining the firm in 2015, he spent over three years at Franklin Templeton Asset Management India, most recently as a Senior Research Analyst. Previously, he was with Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management New York, from 2009 to 2011, researching U.S. and European stocks in the industrials and materials sectors. Peeyush began his career in 2003 with Scot Forge as an Industrial Engineer, and was responsible for implementing Lean Manufacturing systems on the production shop floor. Peeyush earned his M.B.A from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He received a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from The Ohio State University and received a Bachelor of Technology in Metallurgical Engineering from The Indian Institute of Technology Madras. He is fluent in Hindi.
The macroeconomic backdrop in India remained constructive during the quarter, supported by resilient economy activity and improving signs of private-sector capital expenditure. Recent GDP growth of 7.8% underscored the strength of the domestic demand and overall economic momentum during the period.
India continued to benefit from global supply-chain diversification, supporting opportunities for domestic manufacturers and suppliers. Government initiatives focused on localizing production in strategic sectors, including electronics, semiconductors and defense also helped accelerate manufacturing activity. These developments support India's longer-term industrialization and economic development objectives.
Oil prices remained an important macroeconomic variable to monitor. The Indian government continued to take measures that limited the immediate impact of higher energy costs on consumer . Nevertheless, a prolonged period of high oil prices could increase inflationary pressure, with implications for household purchasing power, consumer spending and broader economic activity.
Contributors and Detractors
For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, the Matthews India Fund returned –2.06%, (I Acc USD) while its benchmark, the MSCI India Index, returned -5.52% over the same period.
The top three contributors to relative performance, on a sector basis, were consumer discretionary, health care and information technology (IT) due to stock selection. The top three detractors to relative performance, on a sector basis, were financials due to stock selection, consumer staples due to an overweight allocation and real estate due to zero allocation.
The largest contributors to absolute performance during the quarter included Zomato, a leading online restaurant booking and food delivery company, Neuland Laboratories, a pharmaceutical firm and Ather Energy, an electric vehicle manufacturer.
The top three detractors to performance during the quarter included HDFC Bank, a leading bank and financial services company, Thanga Mayil Jewellery, a jeweler and Thermax, an energy equipment manufacturer.
Outlook
India's macroeconomic outlook remains favorable, supported by strong GDP growth, rising private investment, and structural manufacturing tailwinds driven by global supply chain diversification. While the long-term outlook remains constructive, investors should closely monitor oil prices and global interest rate trends, as both could potentially moderate growth and negatively impact consumer demand if they remain elevated for an extended period.
Additionally, higher global interest rates is likely to continue to put pressure on Indian rupee which in turn would likely drive a tighter monetary policy. To maintain currency stability, the Reserve Bank of India may need to raise interest rates in response to tighter global monetary conditions. Against this backdrop, we believe current valuations already reflect expectations of future rate increases.
El Nino related weather disruption and its impact on agriculture output is another risk worth monitoring in context of India. Moderation in agricultural output on back of weather disruption will likely negatively impact overall consumption in the economy.
Within this environment, we continue to employ an all-cap approach, seeking opportunities across market capitalizations and including off-benchmark exposure where we believe we can find attractive long-term opportunities.
Rolling 12 Month Returns For the period ended 30/09/2026 - I (Acc)
The Benchmark used for comparison under "Portfolio Breakdown" and "Portfolio Characteristics" is the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange 100 index.
Performance figures discussed in the Fund Manager Commentary above reflect that of the Institutional Accumulation Class Shares and has been calculated in USD. Performance details provided for the Fund are based on a NAV-to-NAV basis, with any dividends reinvested, and are net of management fees and other expenses. Past performance information is not indicative of future performance. Investors may not get back the full amount invested.
The information contained herein has been derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation, but no representation or warranty (express or implied) is made as to the accuracy or completeness of any of this information. Matthews Asia and its affiliates do not accept any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information.
Information contained herein is sourced from Matthews Asia unless otherwise stated. The views and opinions in this commentary were as of the report date, subject to change and may not reflect the writer’s current views. They are not guarantees of performance or investment results and should not be taken as investment advice. Investment decisions reflect a variety of factors, and the managers reserve the right to change their views about individual stocks, sectors, and the markets at any time. As a result, the views expressed should not be relied upon as a forecast of the Fund’s future investment intent. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of any securities or any sectors mentioned herein. The information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any securities mentioned.
Investors should not invest in the Fund solely based on the information in this material alone. Please refer to the Prospectus for further details of the risk factors.
The MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan Index is a free float–adjusted market capitalization–weighted index of the stock markets of China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.
The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index is a free float–adjusted market capitalization–weighted index of the stock markets of Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.
The MSCI China Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index of Chinese equities that includes H shares listed on the Hong Kong exchange, B shares listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges, Hong Kong-listed securities known as Red chips (issued by entities owned by national or local governments in China) and P Chips (issued by companies controlled by individuals in China and deriving substantial revenues in China) and foreign listings (e.g. ADRs).
The MSCI China All Shares Index captures large and mid-cap representation across China A shares, B shares, H shares, Red chips (issued by entities owned by national or local governments in China), P chips (issued by companies controlled by individuals in China and deriving substantial revenues in China), and foreign listings (e.g. ADRs). The index aims to reflect the opportunity set of China share classes listed in Hong Kong,Shanghai, Shenzhen and outside of China.
The MSCI China A Onshore Index captures large and mid cap representation across China securities listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges. Index is for comparative purposes only and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.
The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index of the stock markets of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and United Arab Emirates.
The MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index that captures large and mid cap representation across 23 of the 24 Emerging Markets (EM) countries excluding China: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and United Arab Emirates.
The MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted small cap index of the stock markets of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungry, India, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan Thailand, Turkey and United Arab Emirates.
The S&P Bombay Stock Exchange 100 (S&P BSE 100) Index is a free float–adjusted market capitalization–weighted index of 100 stocks listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange.
The MSCI Japan Index is a free float–adjusted market capitalization–weighted index of Japanese equities listed in Japan.
The MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan Small Cap Index is a free float–adjusted market capitalization–weighted small cap index of the stock markets of China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.
The MSCI China Small Cap Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted small cap index of the Chinese equity securities markets, including H shares listed on the Hong Kong exchange, B shares listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges,Hong Kong-listed securities known as Red Chips (issued by entities owned by national or local governments in China) and P Chips (issued by companies controlled by individuals in China and deriving substantial revenues in China), and foreign listings (e.g., ADRs).
The MSCI India Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index of Indian equities listed in India.
Indexes are for comparative purposes only and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Commentary
Period ended 30 September 2026
Market Environment
Contributors and Detractors
For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, the Matthews India Fund returned –2.06%, (I Acc USD) while its benchmark, the MSCI India Index, returned -5.52% over the same period.
Outlook
Rolling 12 Month Returns For the period ended 30/09/2026 - I (Acc)
Sources: Brown Brothers Harriman (Luxembourg) S.C.A, Matthews Asia, FactSet Research Systems, Bloomberg