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Weighted average lending rates on fresh rupee loans rise to 8.71% in November as state-run banks hike rates

Lending rates on fresh rupee loans rose by 10 basis points to 8.71% in November 2025, driven by state-run banks. This increase reflects rising bond yields and sluggish deposit growth, hindering the full pass-through of policy rate cuts to borrowers despite RBI's aggressive easing.