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SBI raises benchmark lending rates by 25 bps from Oct. 15
16 Oct 2026, 03:20 pm IST·1 source·Medium coverage confidence
In short
SBI raised its benchmark lending rates by 25 basis points from 15 October 2026. The update said this can increase EMIs and total interest on home loans of ₹30 lakh, ₹50 lakh, ₹80 lakh and ₹1 crore.
This matters to home borrowers because loans may cost more each month or over the full term. The report does not give the new final loan rates or say how many customers will be affected.
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