As we all await the General Elections 2024 of our nation India, it gasps our minds as to how this election will impact the sensex and nifty, the financial world and our own stability. It never comes as a shock as to how much do political parties spend on their rallies, how rates of our daily use products come down from their hefty charges and much more do we witness. Let us explore how can this election affect us indirectly:-
- Election-related uncertainty usually increases during the pre-voting days as the investors wait to see how the results will affect the economy. Through this the investors adjust their portfolios with expectations of maybe different political outcomes, due to which there is an uncertainty that may show up as increased market volatility.
- The impact of each candidate up for the election related to his/her planned policies on the economy and particular industries are a major factor influencing market reactions to elections. For example, markets might respond favorably to the leader who supports pro-business measures like tax breaks or deregulation, but unfavorably to those who advocate measures thought to be against the interests of corporations.
- Markets often respond to the election results once they are announced because they believe they will have an impact on economic policies and governance. When uncertainty fades and investors understand the direction of future policy, a clear electoral result that meets market expectations may trigger a relief rally.
