
Sundaram Finance cuts deposit rates
The Hindu
Sundaram Finance has cut interest rates on fresh deposits and renewals from August 8. In a statement, the NBFC firm said interest rates stand revised to 5.5% per annum compared with 5.75% for 12-month
Sundaram Finance has cut interest rates on fresh deposits and renewals from August 8. In a statement, the NBFC firm said interest rates stand revised to 5.5% per annum compared with 5.75% for 12-months deposits. Similarly, a 24-months deposit will fetch an interest of 5.65% p.a. (6%); a 36-month lock-in would yield 5.8% p.a. (6.25%). However, senior citizens would get additional 0.50% interest on deposits across these three tenors. As of March 2021, the company’s deposit base stood at ₹4,021 crore.
According to recent Foreign Trade Performance Analysis data, India’s overall exports remained resilient in late 2025, even as traditional sectors faced sharp declines. While shipments of gems and jewellery to the U.S. plummeted, the overall figures were bolstered by a massive 237% surge in telecom exports, particularly smartphones. Data shows that Indian exporters are aggressively diversifying their portfolios. By deepening ties with existing partners and discovering new alliances, India is replacing lost U.S. sales with a more diversified set of trade partners












