As the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) prepares to announce the new repo rate, market attention is centred on sectors sensitive to interest rate changes. Banking, non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), automotive, and real estate stocks are poised for volatility. The announcement by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das is eagerly awaited this Friday.
Key players in the Banking Sector like State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), Bank of Baroda (BoB), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank are under the spotlight. These stocks are considered particularly reactive to changes in the repo rate due to their direct connection to borrowing costs.
In the Automotive sector, significant stocks include Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, Eicher Motors, Mahindra and Mahindra, and TVS Motor. These companies are likely to experience shifts in their stock prices as the cost of vehicle financing is impacted by interest rate adjustments.
Consumer durables firms such as Dixon Technologies, Voltas Ltd, Honeywell Automation India Ltd, Blue Star Ltd, and Crompton Greaves also stand to be affected. Changes in the repo rate can influence consumer purchase decisions and financing options, impacting these companies’ stock values.
In the Real estate domain, major stocks like DLF, Macrotech Developers, Godrej Properties, Prestige Estates Projects, and Oberoi Realty Ltd are being closely watched. The real estate sector is sensitive to interest rate changes, which can alter housing demand and financing, thereby affecting these companies’ market performance.
