Opportunities on Nifty Bank after rate hike

The technical signals suggest that a downtrend is much more likely. The rally on the RBI news is unlikely to last long

The immediate impact of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monetary Policy Review has not been negative. The market was braced for a 25 basis hike. The policy statement projects somewhat heightened inflation, but is otherwise positive in its outlook. The central bank expects growth to stay on track. 

Inflation is still at acceptable levels. But it is climbing. Crude oil prices are volatile and likely to rise. The rupee is taking a beating. The fact that several banks had chosen to hike rates ahead of the review tells us that the cycle has switched.

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