FDs are categorised into three segments: below Rs 2 crore, from Rs 2 crore to Rs 5 crores and above Rs 5 crores.
New Delhi: In India, several investors rely on fixed deposits (FDs) to save for their future. Investors get safe returns on FD investments. While, in the recent past, the interest rates on fixed deposits had become unattractive, several banks have now increased interest on FDs to make them more popular among investors.
The interest rates were cut by the banks to offer loans at cheaper rates to borrowers to increase the spending in the country. But with the rising inflation, the banks have now decided to increase the interest rates, offering a decent opportunity to investors to open their FD accounts.
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The interest rates on fixed deposits depend on the term of the investment. Usually, an FD with a longer maturity period will offer better returns than FDs with a shorter maturity time. Most banks offer fixed deposits with tenures ranging from seven days to 10 years.
Another factor that determines the interest rate on fixed deposits is the amount of money you want to invest. Generally, interest rates offered on FDs are categorised in three segments: below Rs 2 crore, from Rs 2 crore to Rs 5 crores and above Rs 5 crores.
Banks Offering Highest FD Interest Rates For Less Than 3 Years
Bandhan Bank – 6.25 per cent
IndusInd Bank – 6 per cent
RBL Bank – 6 per cent
DCB Bank – 5.50 per cent
Axis Bank – 5.40 per cent
HDFC Bank – 5.20 per cent
State Bank of India (SBI) – 5.10 per cent
Banks offer 50 basis points more interest rates on investments made by senior citizens. So, for example, if a senior citizen makes an FD investment in Bandhan Bank for about 3 years, the bank will offer a return at a 6.25% rate.
Moreover, investors should note that the interest earned on FD is subject to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), and they have to submit their PAN card details before making an investment.
