RBI is about to pull ₹1 lakh crore of cash out of the banking system over the next two weeks.
When banks have less cash to lend, they usually raise FD rates to attract deposits — and go slow on cutting loan rates.
The first ₹50,000 crore round starts September 17, with two more on September 21 and 28.
What this means for you
- If you have an SBI, HDFC, or ICICI FD maturing soon, locking it in before September 17 could get you a slightly better rate.
- Home loan EMIs won't change overnight, but a rate cut in the next few months just got less likely.
- Your savings account and liquid fund returns could inch up a touch as banks compete for deposits.
What you can do
- Renew any FD that's maturing this month now, rather than waiting — rates may not stay this attractive.
- If you're planning a big loan, check your bank's reset date so you know exactly when any rate change hits your EMI.
Nothing dramatic here — just a quiet move worth knowing about before your next bank visit.
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