IDFC First Bank Slashes Savings Account Rates by Up to 200 Bps

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CNBC TV18•08-01-2026, 10:31
IDFC First Bank Slashes Savings Account Rates by Up to 200 Bps
- •IDFC First Bank reduced savings account interest rates by up to 200 basis points, effective January 9.
- •The revision impacts domestic, NRE, and NRO savings accounts across various balance slabs.
- •Balances up to ₹1 lakh remain at 3%, while ₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh now earn 5%, a significant reduction for mid-sized deposits.
- •The peak savings rate is now capped at 6.5% for balances between ₹10 lakh and ₹10 crore, down from previous highs of 7%.
- •This move reflects a broader banking trend of recalibrating deposit pricing due to funding costs and liquidity.
Why It Matters: IDFC First Bank's savings account interest rates are down, impacting smaller to mid-sized deposits.
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