Nilesh Shah of Kotak AMC discusses the potential effects of RBI’s liquidity coverage ratio guidelines on banks’ profitability and the challenges posed by deposit competition. He also examines government and private sector capex trends, noting possible shortfalls in state investments. Additionally, Shah provides insights into the power sector, predicting shortages and investment opportunities.
Warsh’s gamble: A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher rates
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is significantly reducing the central bank’s communication, particularly “forward guidance” on interest rates. This move, aimed at making markets