Look at returns offered by various players over different horizons
Fixed deposit rates of financial companies are a conservative way of investment
Small finance banks' FDs yield more than larger banks' offerings, but invest in them sparingly. Investors need to lock into current peak rates before they begin to decline
The WALR on outstanding rupee loans of SCBs was at 9.80 per cent in November 2023 as against 9.84 per cent in October 2023 and 9.83 per cent in September
On Monday, Kotak Mahindra Bank raised fixed deposit (FD) interest rates by up to 85 basis points. Kotak Mahindra customers can now earn up to 7.80 per cent on senior citizen FDs
With the rise in the lending rate of banks, there has been a simultaneous increase in fixed deposit rates as well. As of now, many banks are offering FD interest as high as nine per cent
Consider table by Policybazaar if you are a conservative investor who doesn't want to risk their money
According to YES Bank's website, the highest interest rate of 7.50 per cent has been increased to 7.75 per cent for FDs maturing in 18 months to less than 24 months
As per the Income Tax Act, the exemption limit for TDS deduction on FD is Rs 40,000 for individuals (excluding senior citizens) and Rs. 50,000 for senior citizens
The Senior Citizen's Savings Scheme now allows three months to open an account, up from the current one month. Additionally, changes have been made to the premature closure rules for PPF accounts
The limited-period FD scheme is available for resident Indians and NRIs. The Diwali Special FD rates of 8.25 per cent p.a. will be available for a specific tenure from November 3 to November 17, 2023
The Senior Citizen Care FD offers senior citizens aged 60 years and above an additional 0.75 per cent interest rate for FDs of less than 5 crores
Unity Small Finance Bank offers 9.5 per cent interest rate on senior citizens fixed deposit for 1001 days tenure as of October 25, 2023
Credit ratings for the schemes are mostly 'stable', according to Paisabazaar table
State-owned Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) on Wednesday increased its fixed deposit rates by up to 125 basis points, or 1.25 per cent. The new rates are effective from October 12, BoM said in a statement. The rate increase applies to fixed deposits as well as special schemes as per period maintained by the bank, it said. The hike in deposit rates will encourage individuals and business to save more as there is a sharp increase of 125 bps in deposit rates for the tenure of 46-90 days, it said. For tenure of 1-year interest would be 6.50 per cent and for deposits above one year, customers will enjoy an increase of 25 bps, up to 6.25 per cent, it said. The senior citizens shall enjoy an additional benefit of 50 bps in interest rate with an attractive deposit rate of up to 7.5 per cent under 200/400 days' special scheme, as per the statement. The bank's attractive interest rates make it a compelling option for both short-term and long-term savers fostering trust and loyalty among them, it
Here is how the company fixed deposit rates offered by various companies stack up
State Bank of India issues latest fixed deposits rate 2023. SBI also offers special FD schemes to attract customers such as SBI Wecare for senior citizens, and SBI Amrit Kalash
A snapshot of fixed deposit rates offered by various companies
senior citizens with an investment horizon of 5 years, who are seeking regular income at quarterly intervals and/or wishing to save tax under Section 80C would find SCSS more attractive than bank FDs
For earning better returns, you can spread your investments across multiple fixed deposits with different maturity dates instead of locking all your funds in one fixed deposit for a longer period.