Both V Srinivasan of Axis Bank and Ashish Parthasarthy of HDFC Bank agree that the withdrawal limit could extend beyond December 30 because the limit depends on the availability of currency.
Parekh is now betting on Union Budget to revive the consumption story. He said that these are difficult times and expects the Finance Ministry to introduce sops for industry as well for the individuals.
With RBI belying expectations of a rate cut, India Inc today expressed disappointment saying a rate cut was needed to provide fillip to the flagging industrial economy and stimulate consumption that has been hit by demonetisation.
State Bank of India chief Arundhati Bhattacharya said RBI Governor Urjit Patel-led Monetary Policy Committee‘s status quo on rates was disappointing as the market was expecting a 25 basis point cut. Oil prices and a likely rate hike by the US Federal Reserve would have played a role in MPC‘s decision-making process, she added.
Post the monetary meet, Khemani told CNBC-TV18 that the central banks decision is not earth shattering and the market has already factored tepid growth in earnings this year.
The RBI has kept in the mind the possible rise in crude prices when keeping the rates unchanged, says Sajjid Chinoy, Economics, JPMorgan. A sudden surge in crude prices could create inflationary pressure on the economy.
On Rajan's persistent worry on slow transmission of rate cuts by banks, HDFC Vice Chairman Keki Mistry says it will happen with time as the incremental cost of funding of banks reduces.