Indian Overseas Bank Reduces MCLR by 5 bps and EBLR by 25 bps Effective December 15, 2025
Indian Overseas Bank has reduced its MCLR by 5 basis points across three-month, six-month, and one-year tenors, and cut its External Benchmark Lending Rate by 25 basis points, both effective December 15, 2025. The decisions were made by the bank's ALCO on December 11, 2025, following RBI's repo rate reduction of 25 basis points announced during the December 3-5, 2025 MPC meeting. The Repo Linked Lending Rate will decrease from 8.35% to 8.10%, benefiting borrowers across various loan categories.

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Indian Overseas Bank has announced significant reductions in its lending rates, making borrowing more affordable for customers. The bank's Assets and Liabilities Management Committee (ALCO) approved these changes during its meeting on December 11, 2025, with the new rates becoming effective from December 15, 2025.
MCLR Rate Revision
The bank has reduced its Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR) by 5 basis points across multiple tenors. The ALCO reviewed the MCLR workings as of December 10, 2025, before implementing these changes.
| Tenor | Existing MCLR (%) w.e.f 15.09.2025 | Revised MCLR (%) w.e.f 15.12.2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight MCLR | 8.30 | 8.30 | No Change |
| One-Month MCLR | 8.30 | 8.30 | No Change |
| Three-Month MCLR | 8.45 | 8.40 | (-) 5 bps |
| Six-Month MCLR | 8.70 | 8.65 | (-) 5 bps |
| One Year MCLR | 8.85 | 8.80 | (-) 5 bps |
| Two Year MCLR | 8.85 | 8.80 | (-) 5 bps |
| Three Year MCLR | 8.90 | 8.85 | (-) 5 bps |
External Benchmark Lending Rate Adjustment
Following the Reserve Bank of India's decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points during the Monetary Policy Committee meeting held from December 3-5, 2025, Indian Overseas Bank has aligned its External Benchmark Lending Rate (EBLR) accordingly. The ALCO decided to reduce the EBLR by 25 basis points after deliberation.
| Benchmark | Existing Rate w.e.f 12.06.2025 | Revised Rate w.e.f 15.12.2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Repo Linked Lending Rate (RLLR) | 8.35% | 8.10% |
Implementation Timeline
Both the MCLR and EBLR revisions will be implemented simultaneously on December 15, 2025. The bank communicated these changes to the stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, ensuring transparency with stakeholders. These rate reductions are expected to benefit borrowers across various loan categories linked to these benchmark rates, providing relief in the current interest rate environment.
Historical Stock Returns for Indian Overseas Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.26% | -8.21% | -15.28% | -6.75% | -36.12% | +226.83% |
















































