Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures at the headquarters of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi on June 4.
The Nikkei View

India election results point to need for domestic reconciliation

Bashing minorities to win Hindu support appears to be a losing strategy

12 June 2024
Olympus envisions its Indian R&D center as being similar in size to others it has in the U.S. and Germany. (Nikkei montage/Source photos from Olympus and AP)
Health Care

Japan's Olympus to develop R&D hub in India for medical equipment

Facility in Hyderabad part of endoscope leader's emerging markets push

12 June 2024
Drivers push auto rickshaws in a line to buy gasoline from a fuel station in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in July 2022 amid an economic crisis.
Economy

Developing countries face record interest payments as rates rise

Growing debt burden casts shadow over global economic outlook

12 June 2024
A general photo of street in New Delhi. India is set to remain the world's fastest growing large economy. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
Economy

India to remain fastest growing big economy in 2024, World Bank says

Global expansion to hold steady at 2.6%; U.S. presidential election a risk for Asia

11 June 2024
Narendra Modi bows during his swearing-in for a third term as India's prime minister in a ceremony at the presidential palace in New Delhi on June 9. 
Opinion

Coalition rule could be good news for the Indian economy

Previous multiparty governments have pushed through tough reforms

11 June 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif greet each other at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 7.
International relations

China rebuffs Pakistan's Sharif on new BRI investment

Islamabad hoped Beijing visit would breathe new life into infrastructure deals

11 June 2024
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at his swearing-in ceremony at the presidential palace in New Delhi on June 9. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
India elections

Narendra Modi retains finance, defense, other core cabinet ministers

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar stays in external affairs post in India's new government

11 June 2024
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets supporters at his swearing-in ceremony at the presidential palace in New Delhi on June 9. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
India elections

Modi faces new reality of coalition government as he starts third term

PM's party lost its outright majority in recent mammoth election

10 June 2024
Sunset snooze: People are increasingly heading out of their habitual environments to reset their circadian rhythms.
Life

Travel focuses on new holy grail: 'sleepcations'

Growing tourism trend offers answer to a silent global epidemic

9 June 2024
Supporters throw petals on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrives at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi on June 4.
India elections

India election: How Modi's unexpectedly narrow win unfolded

Indian prime minister enters third term with BJP losing its outright majority

8 June 2024
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be sworn in for a third term on June 8, though his Bharatiya Janata Party lost its outright majority in parliament.
Equities

India stock market heads into uncertain post-election landscape

Modi's weakened grip on power raises questions about reform outlook

8 June 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 7.
International relations

Putin woos China and India investment to build sanctions resilience

Russia president highlights diversifying trade and calls for stronger capital market

8 June 2024
Hitachi Energy's order backlog has tripled since 2020. (Hitachi Energy)
Energy

Hitachi Energy to expand India, Sweden ops in $4.5bn buildup

Japanese group steps up production capacity for power grid equipment

8 June 2024
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Podcast: News Roundup

India's Modi narrowly secures third term

Tune in to Nikkei Asia's podcast, bringing the region's key news to global listeners

7 June 2024
The rupee's relatively tame depreciation underscores the resiliency of India's economy as well as the country's financial stability, Reserve Bank of India Gov. Shaktikanta Das said on June 7.
Currencies

Indian rupee regains stability after falling to near all-time low

Reserve Bank of India stands pat in first meeting after general elections

7 June 2024
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at BJP headquarters in New Delhi on June 4. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks

Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Modi hangs on

Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations

7 June 2024
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's cash-strapped government took a $4.7 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
Economy

Bangladesh cuts GDP growth target to 6.7% as economic crisis bites

Lower forecast comes as government announces 'cautious' $67.5bn budget

7 June 2024
SpaceX's Starship rocket, left, and Boeing's Starliner capsule are products of private-sector development with public-sector funding. (Source photos from AP and Reuters)
Aerospace & Defense Industries

SpaceX Starship and Boeing Starliner show way for Asia's space race

China, India and Japan follow U.S. in encouraging private-sector innovation

7 June 2024
From left, a senior Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Trinamool Congress Party leader Mamata Banerjee. (Source photos by Reuters, AP, and Suzu Takahashi)
India elections

How Modi's BJP lost its majority in Indian elections: 5 things to know

Leader clinches third term, but coalition could challenge reform agenda

6 June 2024
Uncertainties over Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's capability to execute policies amid the new balance of power in the ruling coalition may have a lasting impact on the markets for some time to come. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
India elections

Adani Group stocks volatile on Modi-led coalition's slim victory

Opposition leader says fates of prime minister and conglomerate are 'correlated'

5 June 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party supporters with a photo of Indian leader Narendra Modi celebrate at its headquarters in New Delhi on June 4. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
India elections

Asian countries aim for stronger ties with India after election

Archrival China says ready to develop 'healthy and stable' relations with Delhi

5 June 2024
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi claims victory on June 4: While the BJP's glass may look half empty, it won more seats than the 37 INDIA parties combined. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
Opinion

Election setback will not sway Modi from agenda of change

Despite new dependence on allies, Indian PM unlikely to dilute leadership approach

5 June 2024
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends a victory ceremony at BJP headquarters in New Delhi on June 4. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
India elections

India's Modi-led alliance clinches narrow electoral victory

BJP loses outright majority for first time, forcing PM to shore up coalition

5 June 2024
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi scored a victory in the country's elections on June 4, securing a third term in power. Unlike in previous elections, which focused on domestic issues, diplomacy featured heavily in Modi's campaign.
The Big Story

Modi's election setback follows campaign focused on India's foreign relations

Tough talk on Pakistan and China, but election tactics alienate the West

5 June 2024
President Joe Biden, left, attends a meeting of the Quad with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 20, 2023, at the Grand Prince Hotel in Hiroshima, Japan. (White House photo)
Indo-Pacific

U.S. finds new 'brand' for Quad, starting with Papua New Guinea relief

White House kicks off preparations for foreign ministers in Japan and summit in India

4 June 2024