The repo rate cut is likely to diminish FD's interest rates. We explore whether locking in now is the best move or if better alternatives exist.
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With the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cutting the repo rate from 6.5 per cent to 6.25 per cent , fixed deposit (FD) rates are likely to decline. Since the repo rate—at which RBI lends to commercial banks—determines lending and deposit rates, banks may lower interest rates on new FDs.
This article was originally published on March 03, 2025.
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