While leaving the repo rate unchanged at 6.50% and retaining the policy stance of staying focussed on the withdrawal of accommodation came as no surprise to the market, RBI’s sharp hike in inflation estimate and the imposition of incremental Cash Reserve Ratio of 10% on banks took Dalal Street bulls off guard.
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