India's surprise election results demonstrate frustration over the way the economy is growing

Indian shares plunged and the rupee tumbled after early results showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party winning far fewer seats than expected, leaving it reliant on coalition partners. Billionaire Gautam Adani's business empire saw nearly $45 billion in its market value wiped off in a single day. We take a closer look at the state of the Indian economy. Plus, South Korea hosted leaders from dozens of African nations to try and boost trade, particularly in minerals. 

Jun 4, 2024 - 21:00
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India's surprise election results demonstrate frustration over the way the economy is growing
Indian shares plunged and the rupee tumbled after early results showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party winning far fewer seats than expected, leaving it reliant on coalition partners. Billionaire Gautam Adani's business empire saw nearly $45 billion in its market value wiped off in a single day. We take a closer look at the state of the Indian economy. Plus, South Korea hosted leaders from dozens of African nations to try and boost trade, particularly in minerals.