New Delhi, Nov. 17 -- NDA's sweeping victory in the Bihar assembly election is expected to provide a near-term boost to market sentiment, with analysts saying the decisive mandate reinforces policy continuity at the Centre at a time when domestic equities are already supported by favourable economic cues.

The ruling alliance delivered a landmark win, surpassing even the strongest Exit Poll estimates, securing 202 seats against 122 in the previous election. The outcome arrived as the markets were digesting a supportive mix of reforms, liquidity conditions and recent growth-oriented measures from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Government of India (GoI). Analysts believe this combination, along with political stability, strengthens...