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Bank deposit rates fall as fresh lending rates rise in August

1 source · first seen 19:06 30 Sept · updated 19:06 30 Sept

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  • Banks' weighted average rate on fresh rupee term deposits fell to 5.67% in August
  • Average lending rates on new loans increased in August
  • Wider deposit-lending rate divergence may support bank margins, including those of Indian lenders

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