What India’s election result means for investors

India has become a popular country for investors but will its unexpected election result hit investor appetite?

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India has become a popular country among investors but its economy may face new uncertainties after the country’s latest election result.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) failed to secure a majority after a general election in India but has managed to form a coalition government with a smaller margin, which may make it harder to implement policies.

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Marc Shoffman
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Marc Shoffman is an award-winning freelance journalist specialising in business, personal finance and property. His work has appeared in print and online publications ranging from FT Business to The Times, Mail on Sunday and the i newspaper. He also co-presents the In For A Penny financial planning podcast.