India elections

28 June 2024
The landing of Google's Atlantic sub-marine cable, Dunant, in Saint-Hilaire de Riez, western France, in 2020. (Photo by AP)
Rahul Gandhi, left, and the Indian National Congress party are taking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling alliance in parliament. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters, AP and Suzu Takahashi)
Asia Insight

India's Congress party vows to fight 'fascist rule' of Modi's BJP

Stronger opposition creates 'ideal situation for democracy' in India, observers say

25 June 2024
A person holds an image of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi outside the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's headquarters in New Delhi on June 4, the day the results of the general elections were announced. 
Comment

Modi 3.0: Might a 'leapfrogging' strategy lead India astray again?

Policies focused on top tiers have long plagued nation's manufacturing and job market

24 June 2024
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is welcomed by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the G7 summit at a resort in southern Italy on June 14.
International relations

Narendra Modi flashes his 'multi-alignment' diplomacy at G7 summit

In first overseas trip since electoral setback, Indian PM skips Ukraine meeting

15 June 2024
Narendra Modi outside the presidential palace in New Delhi on June 7: The Indian prime minister faces the prospect of bearing a new mantle of responsibility.
Opinion

Changed world will complicate Modi's third-term agenda

Global instability poses threat to drive to create 'new India'

13 June 2024
Rahul Gandhi, a senior leader of India's main opposition Congress party, escorts his mother, Sonia Gandhi, at a press briefing in New Delhi on June 4.
India elections

India's Gandhi wins 'rebirth' after shock election comeback

Scion of political dynasty leads embattled Congress party to best showing in years

12 June 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to supporters during election campaigning in Kolkata on May 28.
India elections

Indian stocks surge on exit polls suggesting Modi victory

Results unlikely to affect currency; analysts split over foreign investor flows

3 June 2024
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India elections

In Pictures: World's largest democratic election in India

Indian effort involved 44 days and seven phases for nearly 1 billion eligible voters

3 June 2024
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to supporters during a rally in New Delhi.
India elections

Modi's ruling coalition to secure third term in India, exit polls show

Voting ends in world's largest democracy, with official results to be released Tuesday

2 June 2024
Sanjula Jaipuria, a 30-year resident of Varanasi, said Varanasi has become safer under the Modi government. (Photo by Satoshi Iwaki)
India elections

Modi's constituency votes in final phase of India polls

Ballot count slated for June 4 in world's largest vote, spanning six weeks

1 June 2024
Indian fans arrive at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to watch the 2023 final of the Cricket World Cup.
India elections

India's Modi taps power of cricket on campaign trail

Wildly popular sport has featured in prime minister's bid for third term

29 May 2024