Market analysts say the projections lifted uncertainty about the likely result and signalled the continuity of Modi's economic policies. But exit polls have a patchy record in India

"Although stock markets have performed strongly in May, just in the last week it seems very stressed," one analyst said, pointing to investor jitters on inflation expectations

After five months of inflows, foreign investment in emerging markets fell in April, according to the Institute of International Finance

The latest halt in the global risk rally comes on the back of data pointing to lingering inflationary pressures across major economies

Stronger than expected consumer confidence data pushed US government bond yields to a near four-week peak, lifting their global counterparts

While until a few months ago incumbent PM Modi seemed sure to win a large majority, voter fatigue and a resurgent opposition may spring a surprise on investors

US Treasury Secretary says India is refusing to 'engage' on talks on a global deal about taxes on US-based digital giants, while China has been 'absent' in push for OECD corporate tax agreement

The world’s most populous country is the globe’s third-biggest oil importer and consumer – and Russia’s best seaborne oil client

Hong Kong last month suspended sales of four spice blends and the UK’s food regulator has applied extra checks for all spice imports from India

India is making bigger strides towards its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. In 2023 it became the world's third largest generator of solar energy, behind only China and the US

Hundreds of the world's top scientists say they expect 2.5C of global warming this century, or more - and dire consequences for humanity

The Nikkei jumped by 1.57% on Tuesday, while the Hang Seng dropped 0.5% as investors cashed in on the best performance in six years – a rise over 10 consecutive trading days