Banks Raise Fixed Deposit Rates for Senior Citizens Following RBI Repo Rate Hike
Following the Reserve Bank of India's 25-basis-point repo rate hike to 5.50% on October 7, several banks have revised fixed deposit (FD) interest rates, benefiting senior citizens seeking higher returns. Indian Bank raised rates on its 555-day and 777-day special FD schemes by 15 basis points. Small finance banks like Equitas, ESAF, and Suryoday offer FD rates up to 8.50%, while others provide slightly lower rates. Experts note that banks' rate adjustments depend on their liquidity and funding needs, advising investors to compare options to maximize returns with low risk.
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 59/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 23 Oct, 07:02 am. Other outlets followed.