FD Interest Rates In March 2026: HDFC To ICICI Bank — Top Lenders Revise Rates By Up To 7.90%
Analysis of this story by ndtv_profit · 10 Mar 2026, 2:40 PM IST (about 2 months ago)
AI Analysis
Deposit mobilization is crucial for banks; rising FD rates reflect competition and potentially higher policy rates.
Trading Insight
Mixed for banking sector; higher cost of funds could impact NIMs, but also signals strong deposit growth efforts.
Quick check: HDFCBANK bearish bias (oversold), ICICIBANK bearish bias (oversold).
Key Evidence
- •Several banks have updated their FD rates in March 2026.
- •Rates revised by up to 7.90%.
- •HDFC to ICICI Bank mentioned as top lenders.
- •Risk flag: Sustained high deposit rates without corresponding loan rate increases could squeeze bank profitability.
- •Risk flag: Impact on credit growth due to higher borrowing costs.
Affected Stocks
HDFCBANKHDFC Bank Ltd.
Mixed
Higher FD rates attract deposits but can compress NIMs if lending rates don't rise proportionally.
ICICIBANKICICI Bank Ltd.
Mixed
Higher FD rates attract deposits but can compress NIMs if lending rates don't rise proportionally.
SBINState Bank of India
Mixed
Likely to follow suit or already has, facing similar pressures on NIMs.
Sectors:banking
Sources and updates
Original source: ndtv_profit
Published: 10 Mar 2026, 2:40 PM IST
Last updated on Anadi News: 10 Mar 2026, 3:44 PM IST
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