Securing financial security and generating a steady income from savings are essential for senior citizens. The senior citizen fixed deposit is among the most reliable financial options created for senior citizens. Usually, financial management styles vary as individuals approach their retirement. The focus moves to figuring out how to have a steady passive income, even while job income may diminish.
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A senior citizen fixed deposit is a kind of investment designed especially for those sixty years of age and above. Depending on their financial objectives and needs, senior citizens can select an FD duration that ranges from a few months to several years.
Senior citizens looking to lock in higher returns on their savings might consider a three-year fixed deposit. Current interest rates on these deposits are attractive. It is important to note that if the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decides to reduce interest rates, future FD rates may decrease.
Here is a list of banks offering high interest rates on three-year senior citizen fixed deposits. Senior citizens can get up to 8.05% interest in 3 years.
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| PRIVATE SECTOR BANKS | 3-year tenure (%) |
| Axis Bank | 7.6 |
| Bandhan Bank | 7.75 |
| City Union Bank | 6.75 |
| CSB Bank | 6.25 |
| DBS Bank | 7 |
| DCB Bank | 8.05 |
| Federal Bank | 7.5 |
| HDFC Bank | 7.5 |
| ICICI Bank | 7.5 |
| IDFC First Bank | 7.3 |
| IndusInd Bank | 7.75 |
| Jammu & Kashmir Bank | 7.25 |
| Karur Vysya Bank | 7.4 |
| Karnataka Bank | 7 |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | 7.6 |
| RBL Bank | 8 |
| SBM Bank India | 7.8 |
| South Indian Bank | 7.2 |
| Tamilnad Mercantile Bank | 7 |
| YES Bank | 8 |
| PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS | 3-year tenure (%) |
| Bank of Baroda | 7.65 |
| Bank of India | 7.25 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 7 |
| Canara Bank | 7.9 |
| Central Bank of India | 7.25 |
| Indian Bank | 6.75 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 7 |
| Punjab National Bank | 7.5 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 6.5 |
| State Bank of India | 7.25 |
| Union Bank of India | 7.2 |
| Jammu & Kashmir Bank | 7.5 |
| Karur Vysya Bank | 7.4 |
| Karnataka Bank | 7.75 |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | 7.6 |
| RBL Bank | 8 |
| SBM Bank India | 7.55 |
| South Indian Bank | 7.2 |
| Tamilnad Mercantile Bank | 7.5 |
| YES Bank | 7.75 |
Source: Paisabazaar; interest rates as on December 11, 2024.
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Tax benefits for investing in senior citizen fixed deposit
According to the IndusInd Bank website, “Senior citizens can save money on taxes by investing in tax-saving fixed deposits with a five-year lock-in period, under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act 1961. They can claim a deduction of up to Rs 1,50,000 annually.”
If you are a curious investor who wants to know if private banks offer higher interest rates than public sector banks, here is a quick comparison of private vs. public sector banks’ FD interest rates for senior citizens.
