Bank of India Raises Fixed Deposit Rates, Launches 500-Day Special Scheme
Bank of India has increased fixed deposit interest rates for tenures between one and three years, effective November 2, 2026, following the RBI's repo rate hike. The bank introduced a special 500-day fixed deposit scheme called Star Akshay, offering 6.85% annual interest for general customers, 7.35% for senior citizens, and 7.50% for super senior citizens. Regular one-year deposits now yield 6.60%, while deposits over one year up to three years earn 6.70%, with additional benefits for older investors.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (57/100). Lens Score 41/100.
Outlets measured: news18, economictimes, mint, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 2 Nov, 09:42 am. Other outlets followed.