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World Business Report - India election: the economy reacts as Modi claims victory

India election: the economy reacts as Modi claims victory

06/04/24 • 26 min

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Modi-led alliance claims victory in India’s general election despite having many critics of high unemployment figures and slow economic growth there. What look at what this means for the Indian economy.

We hear from local reporters, economists and business owners in India.

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Modi-led alliance claims victory in India’s general election despite having many critics of high unemployment figures and slow economic growth there. What look at what this means for the Indian economy.

We hear from local reporters, economists and business owners in India.

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