Term deposit rates have increased between 70 and 120 basis points, mostly in the third quarter. Analysts say that the margin compression could hence be severe, particularly year on year, as banks have lost most benefits from the rise in interest rates in their bid to garner funds. One basis point is 0.01 percentage point.
L&T, 6 others pick 8.03% stake in Cube Highways Trust for Rs 1,243 crore
The company had clocked a loss of Rs 20 crore in the year-ago period. Its total income rose to Rs 830.9 crore from Rs 781.6