Bulls Have Upper Hand in Run-Up to India Election, History Shows

  • Nifty has risen ahead of polls in each of past five elections
  • Weak coalition outcome is key risk for market: Morgan Stanley

The Nifty has climbed in the six months leading to the vote in each of the past five elections, posting an average 16% return during the period, data compiled by Bloomberg show.

Photographer: Kanishka Sonthalia/Bloomberg
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India faces a general election in about six months. If history is a guide, it’s the time to bet on the nation’s equities.