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Election counting begins across five states today sparking a volatile market week for investors to watch

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Published on 4 May 2026
Election counting begins across five states today sparking a volatile market week for investors to watch

Early trends may show within two hours

Vote counting kicks off today for assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry, with traders bracing for a volatile week. Early vote trends could surface within two hours, while a clearer picture may emerge by late morning. Investors are urged to look past political noise and track macro drivers like crude oil and foreign fund flows.

  • Vote counting starts today across five key states
  • Early market reaction expected quickly, clearer leads later
  • Crude oil prices remain a key volatility trigger
  • Foreign fund flows may outweigh election headlines
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