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Sundaram Finance to hike fixed deposit rates by 25 bps from March 16

Sundaram Finance fixed deposits have been rated ICRA AAA (Stable) by ICRA & CRISIL AAA/Stable by CRISIL. (iStock)Premium
Sundaram Finance fixed deposits have been rated ICRA AAA (Stable) by ICRA & CRISIL AAA/Stable by CRISIL. (iStock)

  • Sundaram Finance Ltd., one of the leading non-banking finance companies (NBFC), announced on Tuesday that the interest rates on various term deposits will change as of March 16.

Sundaram Finance Ltd., one of the leading non-banking finance companies (NBFC), announced on Tuesday that the interest rates on various term deposits will change as of March 16.

The general public's interest rate on 12-month deposits has raised by 25 bps from the previous 7.20% to 7.45%. According to a statement from Sundaram Finance, the interest rate on deposits with terms of 24 and 36 months has been increased from the previous 7.50% to 7.75% up by 25 bps. The interest rate on deposits made for up to 12 months by elderly persons has raised from 7.70% to 7.95%. The interest rate on term deposits with terms of 24 and 36 months has increased from 8% to 8.25 percent, according to the company.

Via its cumulative deposit scheme and monthly income scheme, the firm gives customers enticing and secure returns. A fixed deposit account at Sundaram Finance may be opened with deposits in multiples of Rs. 1,000 up to a minimum of Rs. 10,000 per account, and depositors may also take advantage of the "Auto Renewal Facility" in addition to the benefit of creating a joint account.

Sundaram Finance fixed deposits have been rated [ICRA] AAA (Stable) by ICRA & CRISIL AAA/Stable by CRISIL, making it a secure instrument and is an industry benchmark for depositor servicing. With 115 locations spread out over India, Sundaram Finance has a 65-year history and 20 years of experience in home finance. Leading NBFC Sundaram Finance offers fixed deposits in addition to several kinds of loans.

The company reported net revenue from operations of 1409.72 Cr in Q3FY23 compared to 1286.26 Cr in Q3FY22, representing a growth of 9.60% YoY on a consolidated basis. The company's net profit rose by 15.24% year-on-year, from 288.83 Cr in the quarter ended December 2021 to 332.84 Cr in the quarter ended December 2022. A YoY growth of 22.46% can be seen in the company's profit before tax (PBT), which climbed from 346.94 Cr in the third quarter of FY22 to 424.87 Cr in the third quarter of FY23. Sundaram Finance's EPS was 30.20 in Q3FY23 as opposed to 26.21 in the same quarter last year.

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