stdClass Object ( [id] => 15448 [paper_index] => 202503-07-020756 [title] => THE ROLE AND IMPACT OF INDIAN GENERAL ELECTIONS ON THE INDIAN ECONOMY AND STOCK MARKET [description] => [author] => Denil Angiwala, Ms. Margi Shah [googlescholar] => [doi] => [year] => 2025 [month] => March [volume] => 12 [issue] => 3 [file] => fm/jpanel/upload/2025/April/202503-07-020756.pdf [abstract] => General elections are among the most influential events in a democracy, shaping the political, economic, and financial landscape of a country. In India, as the world’s largest democracy, elections play a decisive role in determining economic policies, market trends, and investor sentiment. The stock market, being highly sensitive to political and policy uncertainties, experiences fluctuations before, during, and after elections, influenced by investor expectations, government formation, and economic stability. This study examines the impact of Indian general elections on stock market behavior, economic indicators, and investment patterns, analyzing past election cycles from 2004 to 2019. By employing event study methodology, statistical regression analysis, and volatility modeling, the research identifies trends in market volatility, sectoral performance, and foreign institutional investor (FII) participation. The findings suggest that political stability enhances market performance, while uncertain electoral outcomes lead to panic selling, capital outflows, and economic uncertainty. This research contributes to the field of political finance by offering empirical insights into election-driven stock market behavior, providing valuable recommendations for investors, policymakers, and financial analysts. [keywords] => Indian General Elections, Stock Market, Political Stability, Market Volatility, Investor Sentiment, Economic Policy, Event Study Analysis [doj] => 2025-04-01 [hit] => [status] => [award_status] => P [orderr] => 28 [journal_id] => 7 [googlesearch_link] => [edit_on] => [is_status] => 1 [journalname] => EPRA International Journal of Economics, Business and Management Studies (EBMS) [short_code] => IJHS [eissn] => 2347-4378 [pissn] => [home_page_wrapper] => images/products_image/2.EBMS.png ) Error fetching PDF file.