Shriram Finance and Bajaj Finance Raise FD Rates After RBI Repo Rate Hike
Following the Reserve Bank of India's 25 basis point repo rate hike to 5.50% in October 2026, non-banking finance companies like Shriram Finance and Bajaj Finance have increased fixed deposit (FD) interest rates by 0.15-0.40 percentage points across various tenures. Senior citizens and women receive additional interest benefits. Experts advise investors to consider staggered deposits amid inflation concerns and potential further rate hikes, weighing the benefits of investing now versus waiting for possibly higher FD rates.
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 (50/100). Lens Score 35/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 11 Oct, 03:38 am. Other outlets followed.