Shriram Finance Slashes Fixed Deposit Rates by up to 40 Basis Points
Shriram Finance has reduced interest rates on its fixed deposits and fixed investment plans, effective August 5. The most significant cut of 40 basis points applies to the 36-60 month tenure, with rates dropping from 8.00% to 7.60% per annum. Other maturities saw reductions of 25 to 35 basis points. The 12-month FD rate is now 7.00%. Despite the cuts, the company maintains additional benefits for senior citizens, women depositors, and FD renewals. The minimum investment remains ₹5,000, and the company retains its ICRA]AA+ (Stable) and IND AA+/Stable credit ratings.

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Shriram Finance , a leading non-banking financial company (NBFC), has announced a significant reduction in interest rates for its fixed deposits (FDs) and fixed investment plans. The new rates, effective from August 5, see cuts of up to 40 basis points across various tenures.
Key Changes in Fixed Deposit Rates
- The most substantial cut of 40 basis points was applied to the 36-60 month FD tenure.
- Interest rates for this tenure dropped from 8.00% to 7.60% per annum.
- Other maturities experienced reductions ranging from 25 to 35 basis points.
Revised Fixed Deposit Rate Structure
Tenure | New Rate (p.a.) |
---|---|
12 months | 7.00% |
36-60 months | 7.60% |
Additional Benefits Maintained
Despite the rate cuts, Shriram Finance continues to offer several additional benefits to its depositors:
- Senior citizens: Extra 0.50% interest
- Women depositors: Additional 0.05% interest
- FD renewals: Bonus 0.15% interest
Fixed Investment Plans
Similar rate reductions have been implemented across all tenure ranges for fixed investment plans.
Deposit Details
- Minimum investment: ₹5,000
- Credit ratings:
- [ICRA]AA+ (Stable)
- IND AA+/Stable
This move by Shriram Finance comes amidst a changing interest rate environment in the financial sector. The company's decision to reduce FD rates may impact investors looking for high-yield savings options, particularly those in the longer tenure brackets. However, the maintained additional benefits for specific categories of depositors could still make these FDs attractive for some investors.
Potential depositors should carefully consider these revised rates and compare them with other available investment options before making decisions.
Historical Stock Returns for Shriram Finance
1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
+0.83% | -1.29% | -6.14% | +10.29% | +8.96% | +390.50% |