RBI Data Shows Over 40s Hold Majority of Bank Deposits, Credit Growth Accelerates
Reserve Bank of India data shows individuals over 40 hold 76% of bank deposits, while those aged 25-40 contribute less than 20%. Term deposits grew 12.9% year-on-year, surpassing savings and current accounts. Large deposits of Rs 1 crore and above made up nearly half of term deposits. Bank credit growth accelerated to 16.5%, driven mainly by corporate loans. Credit to female borrowers also rose faster than average, with increased loans bearing interest rates below 9%. Household sector remains the largest deposit contributor.
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 (51/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 31 Aug, 04:47 pm. Other outlets followed.
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