In Bihar, Economic Concerns Are Tied Up in Caste Politics
Development has become a central issue in this year’s elections, but voters are also mindful of how the state government makes decisions based on caste.
View ArticleIndia’s Weather Agency Forecasts Weaker Monsoon
India's meteorological department predicted that rainfall would be below average this monsoon season, which could have wider effects on the economy.
View ArticleAs Modi Makes a Last Charge in Varanasi, Tempers and Emotions Rise
As the procession for the Bharatiya Janata Party’s candidate navigated a city in pandemonium, there were signs of how bitter, polarizing and impassioned this parliamentary race has become.
View ArticleExit Polls Favoring Opposition Add to Indian Stock Market Rally
The benchmark Indian stock market indexes rose to a third consecutive record after exit polls forecast that the Bharatiya Janata Party would win with a large majority.
View ArticleAnalysts Have High Hopes for Big Economic Changes Under Modi
What is driving much of the optimism is the Bharatiya Janata Party's ability to pass legislation without the need for coalition partners, who could have potentially blocked policy changes that...
View ArticleInvestors Await Cues on Modi’s Economic Policy
Foreign and domestic investors are keenly awaiting the appointment of the finance minister and the announcement of the new government’s first budget, while keeping tabs on speculation about a possible...
View ArticleIndia’s Import Limits on Gold Leave Jewelry Artisans Idle
Many of the estimated 400,000 goldsmiths have found themselves without enough work for the past several months, despite a robust consumer demand for gold jewelry, because of the country's efforts to...
View ArticleIndia Continues Slow Pace of Economic Growth
The Indian economy expanded at an annual rate of 4.6 percent in the last full quarter under the Congress-led government.
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