India's electoral history captured in a single graphic
There have been a total of 430 Lok Sabha and state Assembly general elections in the last 72 years (1952-2024). At an average of 6 elections every year or 1 election every 2 months.
In the 430 elections since 1952, the Indian National Congress (INC) was the single largest party in 219 elections (51%), followed by BJP in 62 and CPIM in 27. However, in the 68 elections held since 2014, BJP was the single largest party in 29, INC in 12 and CPIM in 2.
The most number of elections in a year were held in 1967 (23). There were no Lok Sabha or Assembly general elections held in the following 11 years: 1986, 1981, 1976, 1973, 1966, 1963, 1961, 1959, 1958, 1956, and 1953.
India's electoral history captured in a single graphic
There have been a total of 430 Lok Sabha and state Assembly general elections in the last 72 years (1952-2024). At an average of 6 elections every year or 1 election every 2 months.
In the 430 elections since 1952, the Indian National Congress (INC) was the single largest party in 219 elections (51%), followed by BJP in 62 and CPIM in 27. However, in the 68 elections held since 2014, BJP was the single largest party in 29, INC in 12 and CPIM in 2.
The most number of elections in a year were held in 1967 (23). There were no Lok Sabha or Assembly general elections held in the following 11 years: 1986, 1981, 1976, 1973, 1966, 1963, 1961, 1959, 1958, 1956, and 1953.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is murky following recent volatility, with crude oil prices providing support in what has been an otherwise tough month. The European markets were down and the U.S. bourses were mixed and flat and the Asian markets figure to split the difference.The TSE finished modestly lower on Friday following losses from the financial shares and property stocks.For the day, the index sank 15.09 points or 0.49 percent to finish at 3,061.35 after trading between 3,057.84 and 3,089.78. Volume was 1.39 billion shares worth 1.30 billion Singapore dollars. There were 285 decliners and 184 gainers.
Start with a fresh view of investing strategy. The combination of risks and fads this quarter looks to be topping. That means the future is ready to move in.Likely, there will not be a wholesale shift. Company actions will aim to benefit from economic growth, inflationary pressures and a return of market-determined interest rates. In turn, all of that should drive the stock market and investment returns higher.
