India’s six-week-long election ends Saturday, focusing attention on the country’s economic future. Analysts expect the upcoming GDP results to show better-than-expected growth. S&P Global Ratings signaled it might upgrade India’s sovereign credit rating. This boost favors Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is likely to win a third term. Despite positive signs, challenges persist. Bloomberg’s Andy […]
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