Indian equities soared to new closing highs, the rupee firmed up and bond yields fell to two-year lows on Monday as investors cheered the likelihood of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) returning to power with a strong majority, based on exit poll numbers.
Indian equities surged to new highs on Monday as investors reacted positively to the likelihood of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning with a strong majority based on exit polls. Benchmark indices jumped over 3%, the biggest gain in four years.