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This study attempts to analyse the impact of demonetisation of High Denomination Currency Notes (HDCNs) on the stability of Indian Stock market. The current central government announced the withdrawal of HDCNs from Indian currency in circulation in a move to curb black money from the Indian economy by making Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 currency notes not remaining legal tender from 9th November, 2016. This sudden move of central government has resulted into short-term contraction of money supply in the economy. The change in the money supply has resulted into redistribution of portfolios of Indian investors. The logistics of replacement of currencies has affected all walks of life. The earlier experiences of demonetisation in 1946 and 1978 has alternatively been negative and then positive for Indian stock market. Using Event Study methodology, this study examines the information content of announcement of demonetisation of HDCNs by the central government. The study also employs ARDL methodology to establish a stable long-run relationship between money supply and stock market. It was observed that the current move of reduction in money stock in the economy has both short-term and long-term implication for the investors’ wealth. Sooner the restoration of money supply happens, faster the investors regain their lost wealth.
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Narain and Asha Rani
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