• Indian customers impacted by SBI's Hike in Loan Rates

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    Indian customers impacted by SBI's Hike in Loan Rates
    The SBI has raised its loan rates, which would result in higher EMIs for clients and may have an impact on the economy...

    Digital Desk: The State Bank of India (SBI) recently announced a rate increase that will effect millions of customers across the country. The increased lending rates go into effect today and are expected to raise the burden on bank clients who have taken out loans. 

    The State Bank of India (SBI) recently announced a 0.25 percent increase in its Marginal Cost of Lending Rates (MCLR). This increase will be applicable to all loan durations and will take effect on December 15, 2022. The increase in MCLR is being ascribed to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) recent increase in the repo rate, which has now reached 6.25 percent.

    The MCLR is the standard rate used by the SBI to calculate loan rates, and any increase in the MCLR will have a direct influence on loan interest rates, including home loans, vehicle loans, and personal loans. The hike in loan rates will also raise the monthly instalments (EMIs) that clients must pay on their loans.

    The State Bank of India (SBI) escalated its Marginal Cost of Lending Rates (MCLR) for various lending terms. The MCLR for a one-day loan has risen from 7.60 percent to 7.85 percent, according to the bank's website.

    The three-month MCLR has risen from 7.75 percent to 8.00 percent, while the six-month and one-year MCLRs have risen from 8.05 percent to 8.30 percent. The MCLR for two and three years has grown from 8.25 percent to 8.50 percent, respectively.

    Customers have also attacked the SBI's decision to raise lending rates, claiming that the bank should have considered the impact the move will have on their finances. Many customers have gone to social media to express their dissatisfaction with the SBI's decision. 

    Finally, the SBI's decision to raise loan rates has come as a shock to the millions of clients who have borrowed from the bank. Customers' EMIs will rise when loan rates rise, perhaps leading to a fall in disposable income and a slowdown in the economy. It is unclear how the SBI's decision would affect the bank's clients and the economy as a whole.