The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%—the first reduction in nearly five years. While this move benefits borrowers, it also signals a decline in fixed deposit (FD) interest rates, posing a challenge for investors, especially senior citizens who rely on FD income. With banks expected … Read more
FD rates: Ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) six-member Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) meeting this week, some of the public and private banks have revised their fixed deposit rates. The Repo Rate established by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plays a significant role in influencing Fixed Deposit (FD) rates. It dictates the … Read more
Several banks have floated new fixed deposit schemes and revised the earlier rates ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Meeting to be held next week. The RBI’s MPC will start on June 5, just a day after the Lok Sabha election results would be announced. The experts’ committee of six members responsible … Read more