L&T Finance: RBI May Hike Rates By 25bps Next Month

The video discusses the impact of the global banking crisis on interest rate policies, focusing on the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) approach. It highlights the potential for a rate hike by the RBI due to inflation concerns, despite global economic uncertainties. The video also examines inflation trends in India, noting a decline in WPI and CPI, and explores the housing market's resilience to interest rate hikes, with demand remaining strong in certain segments.

What is the expected action of the RBI in response to the current inflation rates?

• Maintain the current repo rate

• Decrease the repo rate by 25 basis points

• Raise the repo rate by 25 basis points

• Raise the repo rate by 50 basis points

What is a significant factor contributing to the uncertainty in the policy rate trajectory of the US Federal Reserve?

• Firm commitment from the Federal Reserve

• Stable economic environment

• Banking problems in the US

• Decreasing inflation rates

What is the relationship between CPI and WPI in India as mentioned in the transcript?

• High correlation

• Negative correlation

• Inverse correlation

• No correlation

How have higher interest rates affected the demand in India's housing market?

• Housing prices have decreased significantly

• Demand has remained buoyant in mid-sized and luxury segments

• Demand has increased in the affordable housing segment

• Demand has drastically decreased across all segments

What trend has been observed in housing prices across major cities in India during FY2023?

• Housing prices have decreased by 4 to 7%

• Housing prices have fluctuated significantly

• Housing prices have remained stable

• Housing prices have grown by 4 to 7%