....markets that fell hard wen UPA govt came into power the previous time.......rose....like never before wen the same govt came into power this timeThe markets have been having the typical pre-poll hesitancy. However, there is a conviction that whichever party or group comes to power, there cannot be a reversal of the reform process. To that extent, the markets have not been unduly influenced by the elections. We do not foresee any major change in the market behaviour after the elections.
As the economy has just completed a very satisfying year and is poised for further growth, the new government will not be facing any immediate pressures on the economic front. However, expectations have been built up for taking the reform process to the next stage. Regional disparities in development and income disparities need to be addressed. The disinvestment process will need to be carried forward.
A hung parliament could impact the market as it will heighten the political uncertainties.the market would look for concrete steps in reforms from the party in power, which in turn would have positive impact on the market However as corporate performances continue to be excellent and fundamentally the markets are on a sound footing, the impact is not expected to be severe. But it could retard the reforms process a bit. In such volatile market conditions, it will be difficult to give a number to the Sensex by June 2004. We are, however, having a positive attitude on the market and we expect and upward direction to the stock markets in the coming months, driven by a strong economy and increased FII inflows.