Here's what key voices from the world of business and markets told CNBC-TV18 today

SUMMARY

Here is what market gurus and industry captains said about the near-term trajectory on February 22, 2021.

By CNBC-TV18Feb 22, 2021 4:43:16 PM IST (Published)

SBI Chairman Dinesh Khara | The bank will remain well within the guidance on slippages, credit cost, says SBI Chairman, Dinesh Khara. Talking about subsidiaries, he adds that they are at a stage where they have a natural expectation of going public, but will go to market only when we get the right value

James Sullivan, MD-Asia Equity Research, JP Morgan | Don't expect any draconian lockdown measures to be imposed in India, JP Morgan's James Sullivan said.

BMC Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal | Would call an increase in COVID cases a surge and not a second wave.

Shailesh Chandra, President-Passenger Vehicle Business, Tata Motors | Semiconductor issue will remain a challenge for 4-5 months, says Shailesh Chandra of Tata Motors. He expects demand to not only sustain but grow from where it is today.

MK Surana, Chairman and MD, HPCL | MK Surana pegs crude in the range of $60-65/bbl in the near term, globally.

GV Prasad, Co-Chairman & MD,Dr Reddy's Laboratories | Prasad requests the government to allow the private sector to aid the vaccination process. He says the government's rules will determine the vaccine distribution.

Margin to return to 14.5% on a sustainable basis, Mrs Bector's Food's Anoop Bector tells CNBC-TV18.

Amit Syngle, MD & CEO of Asian Paints says he is looking at a double-digit volume growth for Q4 as well as FY21.

A Velumani CMD & CEO of Thyrocare Technologies said that opening up of the locals, allowing transportation unlimited has certainly increased the number of infection but it’s not a panicking situation.