Narendra Modi’s recent public statements have reinforced trader expectations that he will remain prime minister well beyond mid-2027. Marking 25 years in public office in early October 2026, Modi outlined an ambitious agenda through 2047, explicitly signaling he intends to continue leading without interruption. The BJP-led NDA maintains a parliamentary majority, recent state election results have strengthened its position, and no credible no-confidence motion or internal party challenge has emerged. While protests over electoral processes and economic pressures have drawn attention, they have not translated into institutional threats to the government. With the next general election scheduled for 2029 and Modi’s personal authority intact, the consensus reflected in current pricing centers on continuity rather than an abrupt leadership change in the next nine months.