The Economic Times

Will FD investors see higher interest rates in coming months despite RBI holding repo rate?

Retaining repo rates in succession was a relief for many FD investors who have been depositing for low maturity amounts for some time after many banks and small finance banks cut deposit rates following the RBIs 125 bps repo rate cut last year (2025). However, traditional banks and small finance banks are less likely to increase FD rates in the near future, but the possibility of a rate is quite a possibility given many indicators suggesting so.