RBI Monetary Policy Reaction: Deepak Ramaraju, Senior Fund Manager, Shriram AMC

5 Apr 2024 , 12:07 PM

As expected, the committee decided to keep the interest rates unchanged. However, it’s important to note that the timing of the rate cut is linked to the inflation rate reaching 4%. This creates some uncertainty about when the rate cut will happen. Currently, we are in a deflationary zone, but there are upward pressures from food prices (due to the El Nino factor) and crude oil shocks that can add to the uncertainty. The market is concerned about a potential delay in the rate cut, which could cause it to remain range-bound in the near term.