Fresh Rupee Term Deposit Rates Decline in July; Lending Rates Remain Mostly Stable
In July, fresh rupee term deposit rates offered by scheduled commercial banks declined slightly to 5.90% from 5.99%, while outstanding deposit rates remained steady at 6.58%. Lending rates on fresh rupee loans marginally decreased to 8.52%, with outstanding loan rates nearly unchanged at 8.97%. Sector-wise, borrowing costs varied, with declines in trade and professional services loans but increases in infrastructure, large industries, and MSMEs. The one-year average marginal cost of funds-based lending rate rose in August, mainly due to foreign banks' higher rates.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 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 (50/100). Lens Score 37/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 31 Aug, 03:44 pm. Other outlets followed.