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Rupee Sees Best Week in Eight Months; Hits 11-month High

The rupee strengthened to its highest level in 11 months on Friday and posted its best weekly gain in eight months as the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies headed towards an overwhelming majority in the country's elections, sending shares to record highs. May 17, 2014
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Modi Wins Election by a Landslide

Opposition candidate Narendra Modi will be the next prime minister of India, with counting trends showing the pro-business Hindu nationalist and his party headed for the most resounding election victory the country has seen in thirty years. May 16, 2014
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BJP-led Alliance Ahead in 324 Seats, BJP in 272 Seats

Results in the general election put opposition leader Narendra Modi on course for a landslide victory on Friday, handing him an unfettered mandate to launch his agenda to revive growth and create jobs. May 16, 2014
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Sensex crosses 25,000-mark, up 4.64% in early trade

Mumbai, May 16 (ANI): The BSE Sensex on Friday touched a life high of 25,033.36 in trade while the Nifty hit a new record high of 7,459.40, as early vote counts in the general elections showed the BJP led NDA leading. The partially convertible rupee was trading at 58.80 per dollar by 9:39am after hitting as much as 58.71. With billions of dollars at stake the outcome of the high-octane elections are critical to decide on investment decisions. May 16, 2014
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BSE Sensex Hits Life High above 24,000 after Exit Polls

The BSE Sensex rose on Tuesday to a third consecutive record high, surpassing the key psychological level of 24,000 points as stocks tied to the domestic economy surged after exit polls showed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies winning a majority in the elections. May 13, 2014
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Modi on Course to be India's Next Leader, Exit Polls Show

Hindu nationalist Narendra Modi is set to become India's next prime minister, four major exit polls showed on Monday, with his opposition party and its allies forecast to sweep to a parliamentary majority in the world's biggest ever election. May 13, 2014
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Sensex Hits Record High Above 23,000; Surges 650 Points

The BSE Sensex and Nifty hit a record high on Friday, posting their biggest daily gains since September on hopes the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party would win a majority in elections ending next week, sending blue-chips such as ICICI Bank sharply higher. May 10, 2014
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Investors hope general elections to revive stock market

Rajkot, April 2 (ANI): Investors are anticipating a more business-friendly government winning the national elections, as India’s two benchmark stock indexes, the Sensex and Nifty rallied to new highs. Managing director of shares and finance company, Marwadi Group, Ketan Marwadi, said that India with a strong government can give a tough competition to all the emerging markets. Meanwhile, confident of stability in market, a spokesperson of a stock broker company, Parvesh, said that BJP is perceived to be more business-friendly than the ruling Congress-led coalition, which is on the back foot over corruption scandals that have stifled decision-making. Apr 2, 2014
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Sensex hits all time high for third session, market expert says political scenario responsible

Mumbai, March 31 (ANI): The Sensex hits fresh all time high for a third consecutive session on the back of strong dollar inflows and positive neighboring countries. Reacting on the same, Market Expert Sunil Shah said that the political scenario in the country and the expectations from the apparent upcoming NDA government post general elections. Shah said that FII is providing liquidity and a major amount of money is coming out from Russia which is finding its destination in India because of similar expectations by the next government. Mar 31, 2014
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Sensex hits fresh all time high, Nifty crosses 6600

New Delhi, March 26 (ANI): Both Sensex and Nifty on Wednesday crossed their all time high. The Sensex opened higher at 22,134.71 and rose further to an all-time high of 22,172.10 before quoting at 22,154.79 showing a gain of 99.58 points from its last close. Meanwhile, Nifty crossed a high of 6600. Talking about the development, Market Analyst Akash Jindal predicted that after Diwali it may cross 25000. Jindal also said that economy is looking better with dollar below the rupee now. He also suggested the investors to not hurry in their investments and wait for some more time as the economy is going to boost further. Mar 26, 2014
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BSE Sensex hits record high bank stocks lead

New Delhi/ Mumbai, March 25 (ANI): Indian stock market jumped nearly 1.5 percent to record highs surpassing their previous all-time highs hit just last week as lenders extended a recent rally boosted by strong foreign investor flows. The Nifty ended 1.36 percent higher after marking a lifetime high of 6,591.50, while the benchmark Sensex finished 1.38 percent up after touching a record high of 22,074.34, surpassing their previous milestones hit on March 18. The prospect that the upcoming elections will usher in a new government led by the BJP is also aiding the gains, given market perceptions that the party has a more business-friendly stance. Mar 25, 2014