RBI’s 2025 Interest Rate Framework for Commercial Banks: Key Points Explained
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued updated directions (2025) governing how commercial banks must set and pay interest on domestic deposits, NRE/NRO deposits, and FCNR(B) deposits. The circular emphasises transparency, uniformity, and customer protection. 1. Uniform, Transparent Interest-Rate Framework – Board-approved interest-rate policy. – Uniform, non-discriminatory rates across branches. – No negotiated rates;…