Group 1 - The Benchmark BSE Sensex increased by 123.58 points or 0.15% to close at 81,548.73, while the NSE Nifty rose by 32.40 points or 0.13% to settle at 25,005.50, marking its seventh consecutive day of gains [1][2] - Major gainers among Sensex firms included NTPC, Axis Bank, Power Grid, Bharti Airtel, Eternal, and Sun Pharma, while Infosys, Titan, UltraTech Cement, and Hindustan Unilever were among the laggards [2] - Positive signals from the U.S. regarding the resumption of trade discussions with India contributed to the market's upward movement, with expectations of the index entering a new range [3] Group 2 - Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold equities worth ₹115.69 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) purchased stocks worth ₹5,004.29 crore [4] - Global oil benchmark Brent crude decreased by 0.24% to $67.28 a barrel [4]

Core Insights - The article emphasizes the importance of comparing fixed deposit (FD) interest rates across different banks to maximize returns, as even a small difference of 50 basis points can lead to significant gains over time [1]. Interest Rates Overview - HDFC Bank offers 6.25% interest for regular citizens and 6.75% for senior citizens on 1-year fixed deposits, effective from June 25, 2025 [3]. - ICICI Bank provides the same rates as HDFC Bank for 1-year to 18-month FDs, with the highest interest for longer tenures [3]. - Kotak Mahindra Bank matches the rates of HDFC and ICICI for 1-year FDs, effective from August 20, 2025 [4]. - Axis Bank also offers 6.25% for regular citizens and 6.75% for senior citizens on 1-year FDs [4]. - Federal Bank provides a slightly higher rate of 6.40% for regular citizens and 6.90% for senior citizens on 1-year FDs, effective from August 18, 2025 [4]. - State Bank of India (SBI) offers 6.25% for regular citizens and 6.75% for senior citizens starting July 15 [5]. - Union Bank of India offers 6.40% for regular citizens and 6.90% for senior citizens, effective from August 20 [6]. Summary of Interest Rates by Bank | Bank | Regular Citizens (%) | Senior Citizens (%) | |--------------------------|----------------------|----------------------| | HDFC Bank | 6.25 | 6.75 | | ICICI Bank | 6.25 | 6.75 | | Kotak Mahindra Bank | 6.25 | 6.75 | | Axis Bank | 6.25 | 6.75 | | Federal Bank | 6.40 | 6.90 | | State Bank of India (SBI)| 6.25 | 6.75 | | Union Bank of India | 6.40 | 6.90 | [5]

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