Shattering previous records, the Indian stock markets on Monday responded positively to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s prediction that “stock market programmers will get tired of dealing with the rush” post-election results, albeit a day early.

Dear Trader… The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex advanced 2,507 points or 3.4% to settle at 76,469. The broader NSE Nifty gained 749 points or 3.30% to end at 23,450. This surge followed exit polls over the weekend projecting a third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in the recently