https://img.etimg.com/photo/96126053.cmsThe repo rate hikes are yet to be transmitted completely in FD rates of a good number of banks. Therefore, we are likely to witness frequent hikes in FD rates for at least few more quarters. The possibility of a significant reduction in interest rate looks highly unlikely. Floating rate FDs do appear to hold promise in such a scenario if we go by face value. But is it really so?

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