India’s financial markets just experienced a whirlwind day, mirroring the drama of the national election results. Exit polls had set high expectations for a landslide victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his National Democratic Alliance (NDA), but the reality was a stark contrast. The Sensex plunged 5.7% to 72,079.05, marking its sharpest fall in […]
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