RBI Sets Floating Rate Bond 2034 Interest Rate at 7.26% for October 2026-April 2027
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set the interest rate for the Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2034 at 7.26% per annum for the six-month period from October 30, 2026, to April 29, 2027. This rate reflects an increase of 81 basis points from the previous 6.45% rate. The interest is linked to the weighted average yield of the last three 182-day Treasury Bill auctions plus a fixed spread of 0.98%. Interest earned is taxable as per applicable income tax slabs.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
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 42/100.
Outlets measured: mint, moneycontrol. 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
moneycontrol broke this story on 29 Oct, 01:53 pm. Other outlets followed.