State Bank of India has decreased interest rates on its 444-day special fixed deposit plan by 20 basis points, setting the rate at 7.05%. This decision follows the central bank’s reduction of policy rates. Simultaneously, SBI has lowered interest rates on loans linked to external benchmarks by 25 basis points, effective April 15, reflecting improved liquidity in the banking system.
Rs 23,000 crore outflows! Is the September FII rout indicating a worse end to 2026?
Foreign investors have resumed selling Indian equities in September, with FPI outflows crossing Rs 23,000 crore through September 19. Higher crude prices, elevated US bond