Central Bank of India Offers Highest Interest on 444-Day Fixed Deposits Among PSU Banks
Public sector banks in India offer competitive interest rates on 444-day fixed deposits (FDs), with the Central Bank of India providing the highest rate at 6.75%. Other banks like Punjab National Bank and Indian Overseas Bank offer 6.60%, Canara Bank 6.50%, and State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda 6.45%. These special-tenure FDs, popular for their higher yields over about 14.5 months, apply quarterly compounding and are available to general citizens with a Rs 5 lakh investment.
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We measured how 2 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 38/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 21 Aug, 04:21 am. Other outlets followed.