Bihar election results highlight the impact of cash transfers on voter turnout and electoral success. While markets anticipate a positive reaction to the NDA’s victory, concerns are rising over the fiscal deficit implications of such populist spending. Brokerages note that increased subsidy spending could push states’ fiscal deficits beyond the 3% GDP ceiling.
Oil shock from Iran war raises risks for India’s stock market
Escalating Middle East tensions are poised to further weaken Indian equities, with strategists warning of underperformance against global peers. Higher oil prices, driven by the
March 4, 2026