What exactly changed in SBI’s fixed deposit rates?

SBI raised interest rates on bulk fixed deposits above ₹3 crore by 25 basis points across selected maturities. The increase targets large-ticket deposits to steady funding and counter tough competition in term rates. Retail FD rates were not the focus of this update, which is aimed at improving deposit traction.

Will the SBI FD rates hike hurt SBI’s net interest margin?

Higher bulk deposit rates lift funding costs, which can compress net interest margin initially. Some pressure may be offset by repricing of floating-rate loans and improved loan mix. The trade off aims to protect deposit share and reduce reliance on costlier wholesale funding, which can support margins over time.

How did State Bank of India stock respond, and what levels matter now?

On March 20, the stock closed at ₹1,026.8, down 2.11 percent, near the lower Bollinger band around ₹1,014. Support sits around ₹1,014 to ₹1,026. Mean reversion markers include the 50 day average near ₹1,109 and the middle Bollinger band near ₹1,142. A move above these would signal stabilization.

What should investors track in the coming weeks?

Watch deposit inflows after the SBI FD rates hike, CASA mix trends, and management guidance on net interest margin. Key catalysts include the April 30 earnings, credit growth momentum, slippage formation, and any commentary on loan pricing or certificate of deposit usage that affects funding costs and profitability.

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SBIN.NS Stock Today: March 23 — SBI lifts bulk FD rates by 25 bps

ByDanny Kontos March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

State Bank of India raised rates on bulk fixed deposits of more than ₹3 crore by 25 basis points across select tenors this week. This SBI FD rates hike signals rising funding costs and tougher deposit competition, as some banks advertise up to 8.25% returns. For investors in SBIN.NS, the key questions are near term deposit inflows, pricing power on new loans, and potential impact on net interest margin when markets reopen on March 23. We also outline technical levels and valuation as we head toward the April 30 results.