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☆ India wants to be a developed nation by 2047. Here are 4 critical areas Modi can't ignore
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Charmaine Jacob | In Charmainemariajacob | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

India has undergone a massive infrastructure push and has made significant strides in connecting and modernizing its highways, railways and airports. He's going to double down on that," said Samir Kapadia, CEO of India Index and managing principal at Vogel Group. "Along with creating physical infrastructure, India needs to remain steadfast on the structural reforms ... Increase foreign investmentsFrom veteran emerging markets investor Mark Mobius to global strategist David Roche, market experts remain bullish on India. Foreign direct investments into the country needs to however pick up pace to further drive economic growth and development, analysts told CNBC.

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☆ CNBC Pro Talks: Fund manager reveals how to invest after India’s election
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

How do investors trade volatile Indian markets after the country's surprising election result? Jayaraman manages Causeway's Emerging Markets Fund and International Opportunities Fund. The portfolio manager would focus on the small- to mid-cap segment of the Indian market, he told CNBC Pro Talks on June 19. "Since India is a strong secular growth market, we would say the mid and small-cap [market] is the place to be. With many international investors not able to access Indian stocks easily, Jayaraman also named a few ETFs that he likes.

Persons: Arjun Jayaraman, Narendra Modi's, Jayaraman Organizations: Markets Fund, International, Fund, MSCI, CNBC, REC Locations: bullish, India, South Korea, Taiwan, U.S

☆ How to invest in India, the world's fastest-growing major economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Lucy Handley | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

India has been dubbed the "perfect" emerging market to invest in, but it can be tricky for those outside the country to gain access. India's stock market has been making headlines this year, and for good reason. "India remains one of the best-performing equity markets this year, underpinned by the world's fastest-growing major economy and a resilient macro backdrop," said James Thom, senior investment director Asian equities at Abrdn, in a note to clients. Some of the top ETFs in North America include the Columbia India Consumer ETF , the First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF and the BMO MSCI India ESG Leaders Index ETF . In Europe, the list includes the iShares MSCI India UCITS ETF , which provides exposure to around 85% of the stock market, and the Xtrackers MSCI India Swap UCITS ETF Capitalisation 1C .

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☆ Modi is sworn in for a rare third term as India’s prime minister
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he arrives at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi, India, June 4, 2024. NEW DELHI — Narendra Modi was sworn in Sunday for a rare third consecutive term as India's prime minister, relying on his coalition partners after his party failed to win a parliamentary majority in a surprise outcome. The 73-year-old popular but polarizing leader is only the second Indian prime minister after Jawaharlal Nehru to retain power for a third five-year term. An avowed Hindu nationalist, the prime minister is considered a champion of the country's Hindu majority, who make up 80% of India's 1.4 billion population. Several South Asian leaders attended the swearing-in ceremony Sunday, including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu.

Persons: Narendra Modi, Modi, Droupadi Murmu, Jawaharlal Nehru, he's, Sheikh Hasina, Ranil Wickremesinghe, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Mohamed Muizzu, Muizzu Organizations: Indian, Bharatiya Janata Party, BJP, NEW, Modi's National Democratic Alliance, Modi's BJP, Telugu Desam Party, Janata Dal, INDIA, Bangladesh Locations: New Delhi, India, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Sri, Maldives, China

☆ India's race to overtake China will intensify after Modi's reelection because they have the same obsession, analyst says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week secured a historic third term in office — and it's likely to intensify India's economic rivalry with China. Both India and China will be focused on manufacturingTo reach its goal, Modi's India will likely be going big on manufacturing. Companies are diversifying their operations outside China to avoid over-relying on one country, and India is aiming to be the new China. AdvertisementIndia's foreign policy toward China is unlikely to change following Modi's re-election, Ivan Lidarev, an Asian security scholar at King's College London, told Channel NewsAsia. "I think India has strived to position itself as a leader of the global south, and of course, China wants this position," added Lidarev.

Persons: —, Narendra Modi, David Lubin, Modi, Xi Jinping, Bharat, Lubin, Raghuram Rajan, NPR's, Rajan, It's, William Lai's, Mao Ning, Ivan Lidarev Organizations: Service, London, Business, South, Central Bank of India, EV, King's College London, West Locations: —, China, Asia, India, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Delhi, Taiwan, Beijing

☆ Insider Today: Asia's superpower clash
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Matt Turner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The latest to get in on the act: Tesla, which is selling a $450 bottle of mezcal on its website. The election result was a blow to Modi, who has governed India for a decade with an increasingly firm grip. India watchers expect the country's new government to move slower on some issues following the surprise election result. NvidiaGoing up against Nvidia is generally considered a pretty bad idea for startups in Silicon Valley. But Silicon Valley often thrives when true technologists keep hacking away at something they believe in, even if everyone else thinks it's dumb.

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☆ Narendra Modi sworn in for third term as India's prime minister in pictures
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Cameron Manley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Narendra Modi begins third term as India's prime minister after election victory. Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party won 240 seats, forming a coalition for a parliamentary majority. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementNarendra Modi has been sworn in for a third term as India's prime minister after winning the election but losing a parliamentary majority on Friday. Modi, 73, has been forced to form a coalition government as leader of the BJP-led National Democratic Coalition, which together controls 293 seats.

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☆ How recent elections are shaking up investments in emerging markets like India and Mexico
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Emerging markets investors have had a bumpy week after surprising election results seem to have caught at least some traders off guard. Between now and Nov. 5 are almost all negative potential risks in Mexico," Joshi added. Elsewhere in the world There are other lingering political issues that could affect emerging market investing. And for investors in broad emerging markets funds, even positive developments in some of these countries can be overshadowed by what happens in China. "It's a very large weight so it's going to drive the emerging market index quite a bit.

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☆ CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Modi's loss could be India's gain
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures, at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi, India, June 4, 2024. Adnan Abidi | ReutersThis report is from this week's CNBC's "Inside India" newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse and the big businesses behind its meteoric rise. Far from rewarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party with a supermajority — as polls had predicted — Indians elected 240 BJP lawmakers to India's 543-seat Parliament, which falls short of a simple majority for Modi's party. However, as the largest party, the BJP will form a coalition government thanks to its alliance with smaller parties ahead of the elections. This "radical transformation" is expected to lead to a significantly more efficient economy and help India's currency, according to Sullivan.

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India's stock market has been topsy-turvy in the past week. WealthMills Securities' equity market strategist Kranthi Bathini says "India's stock markets need stable policy continuity going forward." "The Union Budget has consistently increased allocations for infrastructure development. Strong digital economy and startup ecosystem Another longer-term theme on Sengupta's radar is the digital economy and startup ecosystem. Riding the consumer wave Aside from sectors poised for growth, WealthMills Securities' Bathini suggests looking out for names set to benefit from the strong consumer.

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☆ Indian Prime Minister Modi set to take oath for a third time as allies pledge support
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's National Democratic Alliance (NDA) formally named him on Wednesday to lead a new coalition government for a third straight term, a day after it regained power with a surprisingly slim majority. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's National Democratic Alliance formally named him on Wednesday to lead a new coalition government for a third straight term, a day after it regained power with a surprisingly slim majority. The BJP-led NDA won 293 seats in the 543-member lower house of parliament, more than the simple majority of 272 seats needed to form a government. The INDIA alliance led by Rahul Gandhi's centrist Congress party won 230 seats, more than forecast. Separately, leaders of the INDIA alliance that comprises over two dozen parties also met at the residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi.

Persons: Narendra Modi's, Modi, Rahul Gandhi's, Droupadi Murmu, Mallikarjun Kharge, Kharge Organizations: Indian, Narendra Modi's National Democratic Alliance, Bharatiya Janata Party, INDIA, BJP Locations: Indian, Delhi

☆ Modi's weaker-than-expected election win raises questions over his economic and political agenda
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he arrives at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi, India, June 4, 2024. he said, adding Modi will likely have an "uneasy relationship" with its coalition partners. Veteran investor David Roche called the election outcome an exercise of "karma," adding that this was Modi's election to lose. The party suffered some of its high-profile losses here, with political BJP heavyweights like Smriti Irani among others, losing their seats. A 'humbling moment'Going into the election, Modi's popularity endured despite India's economic problems such as high youth unemployment, inflation and income inequality.

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☆ India wants to be the new China. Modi's shock election result shows it won't be easy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. The growth is in part thanks to a shift in supply chains and investment flows as companies try to stop relying solely on China. India's stock markets tanked on the shock election results, with the benchmark Sensex index crashing over 5% in one day on Tuesday following the news. Despite the knee-jerk reaction, most analysts are optimistic about India's economic outlook given that Modi is still in charge. He said India will do better to capitalize on its services industry, especially since so many Indians are English speakers.

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☆ Modi's narrow win won't have an impact on his economic agenda: USISPF president
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailModi's narrow win won't have an impact on his economic agenda: USISPF presidentMukesh Aghi, president and CEO of the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum, says "for the economy to grow, it has to keep on liberalizing, keep on reforming."

Persons: Mukesh Aghi Organizations: U.S ., India Strategic Partnership Locations: U.S, India

☆ Modi is on a mission to assert India's global power. His election setback won't deter him.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewIndia's Prime Minister Narendra Modi emerged from Tuesday's election with his air of invincibility damaged. AdvertisementA leader of the global southUnder Modi, India's growth has put it on the path to becoming the world's third-biggest economy by 2027 — and it has become an important and increasingly abrasive global power player. He has sought to balance this by forming ties with US adversary Russia and has clashed with Asia's chief power, China. Advertisement"This election result is unlikely to have much of an impact on India's international security actions," said Rossow. Alexandr Demyanchuk/AFP/Getty ImagesBut there will be serious challenges for Modi in seeking to cement India's new global status.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he arrives at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi, India, June 4, 2024. Asia-Pacific markets were mixed as investors assessed India's election results after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party fell short of an outright majority in the lower house of parliament. Still, Modi is set for a third term in power after the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance secured 294 seats, more than the 272 needed for the coalition to form the government. Elsewhere, first-quarter gross domestic product figures are expected out of Australia.

Persons: Narendra Modi, Narendra Modi's, Modi Organizations: Indian, Bharatiya Janata Party, BJP, Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party, National Democratic Alliance Locations: New Delhi, India, Asia, Pacific, Australia

☆ Modi's economic agenda could be disrupted after smaller-than-expected mandate in India election
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailModi's economic agenda could be disrupted after smaller-than-expected mandate in India electionCNBC's Sri Jegarajah reports on the reaction to India's election results, which saw Prime Minister Narendra Modi win a third term in office, but with a smaller-than-expected mandate, forcing him to rely on his coalition partners going forward.

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☆ Modi thought he would smash the polls. Now he has to answer to a group of kingmakers.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

It's why the election results have been a shocking blow to Modi and the BJP despite them winning. The result was especially humbling for Modi because the NDA was projected to slam-dunk the election with a whopping 400 seats. And with uncertainty hanging over the BJP's hold on power, questions are growing about what India's policies might soon look like. Rossow said that despite Modi extending his influence over key institutions such as the courts, voters are still making their choices count. "This election, even if Prime Minister Modi retains power, shows the power of India's democracy," said Rossow.

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☆ India's stock markets erase $371 billion after ruling BJP falls short of election expectations
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The All India Market Capitalization index , tracked on the Bombay Stock index, lost over 31.06 trillion rupees, or about $371 billion on June 4 alone. India's markets saw their worst one-day loss in about four years as the electoral performance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party fell short of expectations. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) coalition, however, clinched 294 seats, managing to retain the parliamentary majority, crossing the 272 required to form the government. In the previous general election in 2019, the BJP secured 303 seats, and the NDA won 353 seats. A Goldman Sachs report issued early Wednesday said that "even with a reduced majority, we don't think macro stability will be compromised."

Persons: Narendra Modi's, Modi, Goldman Sachs, — Organizations: Bombay Stock Exchange, Bombay, BSE, Bharatiya Janata Party, BJP, National Democratic Alliance, Developmental Inclusive Alliance coalition, Indian National Congress, Goldman Locations: Bombay, Mumbai, India, INDIA, Lok

☆ Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election shortfall leaves Wall Street scrambling
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Seema Mody | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures, at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi, India, June 4, 2024. Over the past several years, chief executives from some of the biggest companies in the United States have invested time and money into relationships with Modi, as they set their sights on the Indian market. Modi's economic agendaModi's failure to secure a supermajority for his party also raises new questions about the Modi government's broader economic agenda. Now, one of the labor laws that Modi's government had intended to reform may not get implemented, because Modi's party, the Bharatiya Janata Party, or BJP, no longer holds an outright majority in Parliament. Supporters of the ruling Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) holding cut-outs of India's Prime Minister a Narendra Modi during an election campaign rally in Amritsar on May 30, 2024.

Persons: Narendra Modi, Adnan Abidi, Garre, Modi, Pramit Chaudhuri, Rahul Sharma, Shafer Cullen, Sharma, Chaudhuri, Raghuram Rajan, Rajan, Narinder Nanu Organizations: Indian, Bharatiya Janata Party, BJP, Reuters, Bernstein, GE Aerospace, Apple, Nvidia, CNBC, Modi, Coalition, Asia Society's, Reserve Bank of India, University of Chicago's Booth School of Business, Bharatiya Janta Party, India's, Afp, Getty Locations: New Delhi, India, United States, China, Asia, Asia Society's India, Eurasia, Amritsar

☆ Yes, Narendra Modi won again. So what's all the fuss about?
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

It's why the election results have been a shocking blow to Modi and the BJP despite them winning. The result was especially humbling for Modi because the NDA was projected to slam-dunk the election with a whopping 400 seats. Should they all ditch Modi for his rivals in the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, they could oust him from leadership. Rossow said that despite Modi extending his influence over key institutions such as the courts, voters are still making their choices count. "This election, even if Prime Minister Modi retains power, shows the power of India's democracy," said Rossow.

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Roaring Kitty's wealth, Modi's victory
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Abid Ali | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The S&P 500 inched up 0.15% and the Nasdaq Composite did marginally better, up 0.17%. Bath & Body Works was the worst-performing stock on the S&P 500, plunging almost 13% on disappointing guidance. With his 5 million shares of GameStop, if he were to exercise his 120,000 call options at $20 apiece, that would give him an additional 12 million shares — making him the fourth-largest shareholder in the games retailer. [PRO] June highThe S&P 500 will rally to fresh all-time high of 5,500 by the end this month, according to Fundstrat Global Advisors' Tom Lee. With the S&P 500 finishing Monday's trading session at 5,283.40 the forecast calls for upside of 4%.

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☆ India's Narendra Modi declares victory despite election blow
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Matt Clinch | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) flashes victory sign as he arrives at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters to celebrate the party's win in country's general election, in New Delhi on June 4, 2024. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory in the country's election late on Tuesday, despite his party looking set to lose its outright majority, leaving him reliant on smaller regional parties. The wider BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) looks set to win a combined 294 parliamentary seats, according to local media. "People have placed their faith in NDA, for a third consecutive time! This is a historical feat in India's history," Modi said on X as counting was nearing a conclusion.

Persons: Narendra Modi, —, Modi Organizations: India's, Bharatiya Janata Party, BJP, Indian, National Democratic Alliance Locations: New Delhi

☆ John Oliver warns India is 'sliding towards authoritarianism' as Modi declares victory in tighter-than-expected election
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewTV host John Oliver took aim at India's elections and its prime minister, Narendra Modi, on Sunday night, warning that the nation was "sliding towards authoritarianism." In his classic "roast" style, Oliver noted Modi's increasing tendency towards censorship and anti-Muslim rhetoric. Finally, Oliver called for an end to the "uncritical, fawning praise" for Modi coming from the international community. AdvertisementThough Modi and the BJP appear to have come out on top, the party's lead is surprisingly narrower than expected. Prior to voting, Modi said the BJP sought to win around 400 seats, per the BBC.

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☆ Shocking Indian election results are a crushing blow to Modi
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party has suffered a devastating blow. Though Modi is claiming victory, his party is seeing major losses in the country's general election. AdvertisementFor a decade, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held a decisive grip on his country's politics. Modi, who leads India's Bharatiya Janata Party, is claiming victory for a historic third term as the country's prime minister. But even though Modi is projected to hold on to his position, his party isn't doing as well as he'd predicted.

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