RBI Updates Deposit Interest Rate Rules Effective October 1, 2025
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will implement revised deposit interest rate rules from October 1, 2025, applying to various banks including commercial, small finance, and cooperative banks. The new framework mandates uniform interest rates across all branches and customers for deposits of the same amount accepted on the same date. Banks must disclose interest rates for all deposits, including bulk deposits, on their websites by 10:00 am daily. While uniformity is required, banks may offer differential rates on bulk deposits based on liquidity risk under the Liquidity Coverage Ratio framework. The guidelines do not mandate changes to fixed deposit rates.
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 (55/100). Lens Score 43/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 2 Aug, 02:29 am. Other outlets followed.