Several government and private banks in India have increased their fixed deposit interest rates ahead of the RBI's monetary policy meeting, bringing good news for depositors.
The Reserve Bank's monetary policy meeting is scheduled for February 7th. There is a possibility of a repo rate reduction in this meeting.
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Fixed Deposits
Several government and private banks have raised interest rates on fixed deposits ahead of the monetary policy meeting.
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List of Banks
Banks that have increased FD interest rates include Union Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Axis Bank, Shivalik Small Finance Bank, Karnataka Bank, and Federal Bank.
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Punjab National Bank
Punjab National Bank offers a 7% interest rate for 303 days and 6.7% for 506 days. These new interest rates are effective from January 1st. PNB offers 3.50% to 7.25% interest for 7 days to 10 years, with 7.25% for 400 days.
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Karnataka Bank offers interest rates range from 3.5% to 7.50% for 7 days to 10 years, with 7.50% for 375 days.
Union Bank of India offers a maximum interest rate of 7.30% is being offered for 7 to 10 days. The new interest rate is effective from January 1st.
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Axis Bank
Meanwhile, Axis bank offers interest rates on deposits under 3 crore rupees range from 3% to 7.25% for 7 days to 10 years. The new rates are effective from January 27th.
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Federal Bank
Federal Bank offers 3% to 7.5% interest for 7 days to 5 years or more. Senior citizens receive 3.5% to 8% interest.