Lok Sabha Elections News

The key question investors now face is how to prepare for the next few years. With the new government likely to present the budget in July, it’s time to take charge of the narrative once again

Naidu, Nitish, NDA ... back to coalition politics?

As leads become results in the 2024 general elections, and the BJP being very far from 400 paar - Naidu and Nitish form the lynchpin of the new government set to be sworn in.

BJP and RSS relationship is not going to change in wake of poll results

There has been no tussle for power between the BJP and the RSS as they work in different spheres. The RSS prefers to stay away from the day-to-day political affairs and is busy with its plans to expand its base.

Sensex, Nifty crack: Young investors should brace up for volatility, focus on long-term goals

Equities will be volatile for now, and there is a risk of young and inexperienced investors, particularly those who entered the market post COVID-19, wilting due to the meltdown. However, it is best to stay calm, focus on long-term financial plan and asset allocation, say financial planners.

New govt to inherit strong economy, focus on making India developed nation by 2047

The new government will however have to tackle with problems like unemployment and rural distress, which seemed to have played a major role in voting pattern in states like Uttar Pradesh, while also keeping inflation under control.

Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu may dump NDA, help INDIA bloc form govt: RJD

RJD national spokesperson Manoj Kumar Jha also recalled the forecast of Kumar, who heads the JD(U), that "those who came to power will be ousted in 2024", and the efforts he made in laying the foundation of the INDIA bloc.

JD(S) leader & ex-CM Kumaraswamy wins Mandya seat

The former Chief Minister defeated Venkataramane Gowda (also known as Star Chandru) of the Congress.

Will Indian agriculture get disproportionate attention in the upcoming Budget?

India primarily remains an agrarian economy and specific, achievable goals need to be set to allow the sector to flourish

Odisha: BJP’s heavy hitters knock out Naveen Patnaik after 24 years

The BJP was successful in cornering the BJD government over important issues like alleged hiding of the report of the Commission of Inquiry, and inaction in the mining and chit fund scam

T20 World Cup is going on but super over was here: Shashi Tharoor as he leads in Thiruvananthapuram

In a dramatic twist of events, Congress' Shashi Tharoor has managed to regain the lead in the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat after initially trailing by over 20,000 votes.

Meeting of INDIA bloc tomorrow; beginning of transformation in Maharashtra, says Sharad Pawar

We will have a meeting with alliance partners tomorrow. We have spoken to Kharge and Sitaram Yechury, says Sharad Pawar

Maharashtra: Five factors that led to Mahayuti's defeat

Maharashtra being the state having second highest number of Lok Sabha seats (48) was important to achieve a firm majority for the government. However, the results have led to a big setback for the Mahayuti.

INDIA bloc scores big in Muslim-significant seats

Uttar Pradesh has been a real gamechanger. A big push to the BJP tally in 2014 and 2019 had come from this state which has a total of 80 Lok Sabha seats

The return of political risk

For business and the markets, the election results are a big blow. But the good news from the poll verdict is the strengthening of Indian democracy 

BJP suffers major setback in UP, contrasts with success in MP

The BJP's dominance in Madhya Pradesh underscores its continued influence while the setback in Uttar Pradesh signals a need for the party to reassess its approach

Uncertainty rears its head on the reforms front

Unwavering pursuit of productivity-enhancing reforms over the next 5 years and beyond are needed to take average real GDP growth to over 7.5 percent, over the medium to long term 

MC Analysis | A weaker Modi mandate could put welfarism ahead of fiscal prudence

An economist pointed out that if the BJP and its alliance do not win the numbers it has targeted, then a big-bang Budget oriented towards welfare measures to boost consumption may be on the anvil

Narendra Modi eyeing a hat-trick in Varanasi, BJP says 'PM will win by over....'

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi triumphed over Shalini Yadav of the Samajwadi Party with a substantial margin of 674,664 votes, securing 63.62 percent of the total votes.

Indian Armed Forces: Security challenges for the new government

The new government will have to improve the composite combat index of the Indian ‘fauj’ in a sustainable and equitable manner. This is the intangible challenge for the new government – Modi led or otherwise.

INDIA blocks NDA's saffron sweep: The big takeaways of Lok Sabha polls

NDA is set to form its third government at the Centre but BJP has failed to get a majority on its own in the Lok Sabha elections amid strong gains by the opposition parties.

Omar Abdullah concedes defeat to Engineer Rashid in J&K's Baramulla

Omar Abdullah said, "I think it’s time to accept the inevitable. Congratulations to Engineer Rashid for his victory in North Kashmir..."

Highest ever victory margin in Indian politics-10 lakh votes?

NOTA bagged over 1.8 lakh votes till 1.30 pm; the highest number of Nota votes in Lok Sabha elections stood at 51,660 in Gopalganj (SC) constituency in Bihar till now.

Investment strategy: Equities still the best bet, continue SIPs and build a diversified portfolio, say experts

With election results still pouring in for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, mutual fund investors are looking for cues for their next move even as BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty take a severe beating. Defensive sectors such as healthcare, utilities, and consumer staples can provide stability during uncertain times, while cyclical sectors such as industrials, financials, and technology may benefit from economic recovery and policy changes, say experts

Delhi-NCR Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Highlights: BJP wins Delhi NCT, BJP’s Manoj Tiwari wins from North-East Delhi; Congress' Raj Babbar loses in Gurugram

Delhi NCR Lok Sabha Election 2024 Result Highlights

Playing catch-up in technology should be priority for the new government

Much needs to be done to ensure that in crucial areas such as AI and semiconductors, India makes progress in terms of research and development as well as adoption of applications 

NOTA gets over 1.7 lakh votes in Indore LS seat, breaks previous record of Gopalganj

NOTA gives an option to voters to reject all candidates in a constituency.

Geopolitics makes India’s quest for Aatmanirbharta in semiconductors an imperative

Government finance and subsidies are driving industry targets across virtually every country that is targeting semiconductors as a national, geo-strategic imperative

Greenshoots in Kerala: BJP wins Thrissur, records first Lok Sabha victory in state

BJP has not won a single seat in Kerala since the party's formation.

State participation, consumer awareness key to rooftop solar scheme's success, say experts

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana aims to install rooftop solar panels on 1 crore houses in India. The government has announced an investment of over Rs 75,000 crore for the scheme, which would provide up to 300 units of free electricity a month to a household.

Election Results 2024 | VIP candidates tracker: PM Modi retains power in Varanasi third time, Rahul Gandhi wins both Rae Bareli and Wayanad seats

Lok Sabha election result 2024: A look at how the star candidates are performing

SP's Awadhesh Prasad leads, RJSSP's Anil Kumar Ravat trails in Ayodhya's Faizabad

Faizabad Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 24% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 0%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report.

BJP’s Murlidhar Mohol Vs Congress’ Ravindra Dhangekar in Pune: Current Trends

Pune voted on May 13, with turnout increasing to 53.54% from 49.87% in 2019, despite some complaints about missing names from the electoral rolls. The increase of 69,854 votes compared to 2019 will be pivotal.

Modi set to be PM for third term as opposition makes big gains

While the BJP was ahead in 236 of 542 seats, the Congress had leads in 97, signalling a dip for the ruling party from the 303 score in 2019 and a spike for the opposition party's 52 from the last election. An election marked by acridity and acrimony could end with the treasury benches in reduced numbers and an opposition with more teeth.

INDIA bloc will win 295 Lok Sabha seats: Sanjay Raut

Speaking to reporters, Raut said the Congress, which barely got 50 seats in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, is now poised to bag 150 seats.

Lok Sabha Poll Results: Bloodbath On D-street | Nifty Below 22300, Sensex Sheds 3000 pts | N18ER

As trends at 11 am pointed to a tight contest between NDA and INDI Alliance, the market crashed. The BJP-led NDA was leading in 302 seats and INDI Alliance at 207. The Nifty was down over 900 points at 22,300 and the Sensex nosedived more than 3,000 points

Fighting from prison, Amritpal Singh leads from Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha seat

Singh, an Independent candidate, is leading by over 44,000 votes against Congress's Kulbir Singh Zira.

BJP edges past Congress in Rajasthan, leads in 14 seats

BJP’s Manju Sharma is leading with a margin of 1.2 lakh votes against Congress’s Pratap Singh Khachariyawas in Jaipur. In Rajsamand, BJP’s Mahima Kumari is leading against Congress’s Damodar Gurjar with the second highest margin of over 96,000 votes.

Indian Economy: New government can take solace in the economy’s robust outlook

The current macroeconomic conditions in India are indeed healthy and capable of maintaining a strong growth momentum. What’s going good for India? Read on

INDIA bloc edges past BJP-led Mahayuti in Maharashtra

In the 2014 elections, the BJP-led alliance won 42 seats, and in 2019, they won 41 seats. The BJP secured 23 of the 25 seats it contested in 2019, while its then-ally, the undivided Shiv Sena, won 18 of the 23 seats it contested.

'UP ke ladke' spring surprise as SP-Cong alliance pips BJP in Uttar Pradesh

In 2019, NDA won 64 Lok Sabha seats in UP with BJP’s tally alone being 62. In 2014, the BJP won 71 seats in the state. Right through the campaign, the saffron party had maintained that it will better its previous two performance— in 2014 and 2019.

Strict instructions passed to ensure full transparency in counting process: CEC Rajiv Kumar

Counting of votes for the just-held Lok Sabha elections as well as assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha is underway.

Piyush Goyal vs Congress’ Bhushan Patil in Mumbai North: Latest trends

In 2014, Gopal Shetty of the BJP reclaimed the seat for the party and won it again in 2019.

BJP’s Nitin Gadkari Vs Congress’ Vikas Thakare in Nagpur: Current Trends

Early trends from Nagpur show BJP's Union Minister Nitin Gadkari leading in the Lok Sabha constituency as of 1:15 pm. More updates to follow.

Baramati Election Result 2024: Supriya Sule leads from Baramati in latest trends

The key contest is between Sharad Pawar's daughter, Supriya Sule, and her cousin, Sunetra Pawar, who is the wife of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

Ujjwal Nikam vs Congress’ Varsha Gaikwad in Mumbai North-Central: Early trends

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP won 23 out of the 25 seats it contested, while the undivided Shiv Sena secured 18 out of 23 seats.

Congress' Isha Khan Choudhury on course to win in West Bengal's Maldaha Dakshin

In 2019, Congress won Maldaha Dakshin seat with Abu Hasem Khan Chowdhury who defeated BJP’s Reerupa Mitra Chaudhury and TMC’s Shahnawaz Ali Rahman.

Tamil Nadu’s urban Lok Sabha constituencies vote for DMK-led India-Bloc

Even though the region has a DMK stronghold, for the first time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in T-Nagar to rally support for party candidates, while TN CM MK Stalin also campaigned in various residential neighbourhoods of the constituencies.