Bandhan Bank Raises Fixed Deposit Rates for Select Tenures, Offers Up to 7.95% Interest
Bandhan Bank has increased its Fixed Deposit (FD) interest rates on select tenures amid competitive retail deposit markets. Senior citizens can earn up to 7.95% on deposits between two and less than three years, while general customers receive 7.45% for the same period. For deposits under five years, rates are 7.75% for seniors and 7.25% for others. The bank also offers 6.5% interest on savings balances between Rs. 5 lakh and Rs. 10 lakh, with deposits bookable online via internet banking or the mBandhan app.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (68/100). Lens Score 30/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- thetribune— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles primarily present Bandhan Bank's updated interest rates without political framing. Coverage focuses on financial product details and market competition, reflecting a business and consumer perspective. There is no evident political viewpoint or partisan framing, as the content is based on official bank announcements and industry context.
The tone across the articles is neutral to positive, emphasizing the bank's competitive interest rates and customer benefits. The coverage highlights opportunities for savers without critical commentary, maintaining an informative and promotional tone consistent with press release content.
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