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The election and its implications for the economy

The BJP appears on course to remain in power after India’s general election. But which party wins probably matters less for the economy and financial markets than whether the election delivers a stable government. A durable coalition or, less likely, another single-party majority would set the stage for continued gradual reforms that would sustain rapid economic growth over the next few years.

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