General Election 2024

The AIADMK fared better than the NDA in the general election, but nowhere as well as to give it the confidence in its ability to take on the DMK without help from the BJP and the PMK.

Chandigarh latest updates: Congress leader Manish Tewari wins in Chandigarh

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Kirron Kher is the incumbent MP, having won the seat in 2014 and 2019, while Congress leader Manish Tewari currently represents Punjab’s Anandapur Sahib constituency. The INDIA Bloc has fielded Tewari as the joint candidate from Chandigarh.

Check out these election-proof sectors; Are you invested in them?

While some sectors are more sensitive to the possible electoral outcomes, there are those that are impervious — a prudent, defensive hedge, regardless of the results. Here are few sectors that would not be affected by who comes to power, according to six portfolio managers

What should investors expect after the exit polls?

The broad policy support for economic growth, underscored by the potential strong victory of the BJP in the elections, will provide the momentum to stock markets

Planning to sell on June 4? Sensex, Nifty mostly gained ground after past poll results

In the last five general elections, the Sensex and Nifty were trading higher six months after the election results had been announced. Further, in the last three elections, the indices were up at the end of the first month itself.

LS Elections 2024: Lal Singh, who drew controversy in Kathua rape-murder case, returns to Cong

Lok Sabha Election: He represented the Udhampur constituency from 2004 to 2014 in the lower house, however, a denial of a ticket for the third time forced him to quit the party and join hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Pre-poll market rally on cards, Nifty thrives in election years: JM Financial

The Nifty has closed higher on four occasions out of five in three months leading up to the election results, data shows

Exclusive: PM Modi likely to launch projects worth Rs 69,000 cr in Odisha next month, bulk in coal & power sector

During his Sambalpur visit, the PM is likely to lay the foundation stones of at least four thermal power plants totalling 5,570 MW. He will also launch three coal logistics projects for faster evacuation of the fossil fuel.

Bihar tangle: Nitish Kumar's exit plan sends INDIA bloc into tizzy

Lok Sabha Election 2024: As speculations over Nitish Kumar's likely political switch mounts, the BJP has swung into action mode. The party is holding meetings with top state leaders to explore the idea of forming an alliance with him.

Lok Sabha polls likely to bolster rural consumption demand amid languishing sales of consumer goods

Analysts point to the high probability of populist measures closer to polling election dates that could also lead to increased spending in rural markets.

Eye on elections: PSU bank stocks may continue to race ahead as BJP prospects instill confidence

Analysts say better governance standards and upgrading of technology during the BJP-led government's regime helped to restore faith across PSU bank stocks in the run-up to the 2024 general elections

MC Explains: Why was Rahul Gandhi disqualified after conviction?

While Gandhi was convicted under provisions of Indian Penal Code for defamation, he was disqualified under provisions of Representation of Peoples Act and Constitution of India.