SBI Lowers Interest Rates on Bulk Fixed Deposits for Shorter Tenures
The State Bank of India (SBI) has reduced interest rates on bulk fixed deposits of Rs 3 crore and above, effective August 15, 2026. For general and senior citizens, rates on deposits with tenures from seven to 179 days were cut by 25 basis points, and those from 180 to 210 days by 10 basis points. Interest rates for tenures of 211 days to 10 years remain unchanged. The revised rates apply to both new deposits and renewals.
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 (49/100). Lens Score 40/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 19 Aug, 08:56 am. Other outlets followed.