Whenever monetary authorities wanted to influence price levels for goods and services, they resorted to the popular tool — interest rates that make money more expensive or affordable. If inflation climbs, they raise the interest rate to dampen demand, and if growth slows, they reduce the cost of funds to fuel demand.
Will RBI rate hikes intensify selloff in bank stocks? Analysts explain why fears may be overdone
Bank shares have endured steep declines as investors brace for imminent interest rate hikes from the RBI. Some analysts suggest that the recent selloff may