The Reserve Bank of India permits banks to offer different interest rates on deposits. These rates must be transparent and follow specific rules. This comes after allegations that HDFC Bank routed differential interest payments to a state agency through its marketing budget. HDFC Bank has denied these claims, stating its internal controls are strong.

The Reserve Bank of India permits banks to offer different interest rates on deposits. These rates must be transparent and follow specific rules. This comes after allegations that…

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that paying interest rates higher than disclosed is unacceptable to the central bank. While acknowledging healthy competition for…