Small Finance Banks Offer Up to 8.25% FD Rates; Savings Account Rates Revised
As of September 2026, small finance banks offer the highest fixed deposit (FD) interest rates in India, reaching up to 8.25%, with Suryoday Small Finance Bank leading. Public and private sector banks provide lower FD rates. Savings account interest rates have also been revised by Canara Bank, Bank of India, and IDFC FIRST Bank, with rates varying by balance slabs and reaching up to 7%. Investors are advised to consider factors beyond interest rates, such as liquidity, tenure, and taxation, when choosing between FDs and small savings schemes.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 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 31/100.
Outlets measured: moneycontrol, businessstandard, moneycontrol, mint, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 9 Sept, 09:18 am. Other outlets followed.