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The Railway Board has fixed the interest rate for the House Building Advance (HBA) at 7.1% for the financial year 2026-27.

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Who
Railway Board
What
The Railway Board has fixed the interest rate for the House Building Advance (HBA) at 7.1% for the financial year 2026-27.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:58:56 GMT · 2h 7m ago
Where
India ·
Why
To provide concessional loans to railway employees for housing needs.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This decision impacts railway employees by setting the interest rate for loans used to purchase or construct homes. The 7.1% rate is a specific financial term for this employee benefit.

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