This was highlighted by @mikulaja back in Dec 2020
In fact @mikulaja latest Fintech letter which discusses many new developments in FINTECH especially with @Walmart getting aggressive in Fintech as well as the Layoffs in Fintech. VERY GOOD READ
(1) A rate Hikes I’d probably 30-40bps (2) More #Importantly, a 25-50bp CRR Hike as well
What are the Drivers of this Decision?
RBI biggest Driver of Policy in my view is FOREX.
India is suffering Daily Forex Outflows Due to (1) high Commodity Prices (Oil & Coal etc) (2) FPI outflows (3) Rising Remittances while FDI has slowed down
Recall that Jndia is still NOT added to the JPM EM debt Index (NA)
Two ways to arrest the INR depreciation is to raise Rates (REPO) or reduce Liquidity (CRR)
But we know India has a Demand Issue.
More #IMPORTANTLY, higher Rates will HURT the Govts Borrowing Cost and Eventually Raise System Deposit Rates