Fixed deposits offer a stable interest rate higher than regular savings accounts, making them an attractive investment option. The interest rates for fixed deposits are determined at the time of investment and remain unchanged throughout the deposit period. This stability allows investors to calculate their returns and effectively plan their finances accordingly and accurately.
Many banks have revised their fixed deposit interest rates in September.
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IndusInd Bank
IndusInd Bank offers fixed deposit interest rates between 3.5% to 7.99% for general citizens for tenure ranging from 7 days to 10 years. For senior citizens, the bank offers an interest rate between 4% to 8.25%. The rates are applicable from September 11, 2024.
| < 3 Cr* DOMESTIC(RESIDENT) NRE/NRO deposits | < 3 Cr* (Senior Citizen) | |
| Tenure | Rate | Rate |
| 7 days to 14 days | 3.5 | 4 |
| 15 days to 30 days | 3.5 | 4 |
| 31 days to 45 days | 3.75 | 4.25 |
| 46 days to 60 days | 4.75 | 5.25 |
| 61 days to 90 days | 4.75 | 5.25 |
| 91 days to 120 days | 4.75 | 5.25 |
| 121 days to 180 days | 5 | 5.5 |
| 181 days to 210 days | 5.85 | 6.35 |
| 211 days to 269 days | 6.1 | 6.6 |
| 270 days to 354 days | 6.35 | 6.85 |
| 355 days to 364 days | 6.5 | 7 |
| 1 Year to below 1 Year 3 months | 7.75 | 8.25 |
| 1 Year 3 months (15 months) to below 1 Year 4 months (16 months) | 7.75 | 8.25 |
| 1 Year 4 months to below 1 Year 6 months | 7.99 | 8.25 |
| 1 Year 6 Months up to 2 Years | 7.75 | 8.25 |
| Above 2 Years to below 2 Years 6 Month | 7.25 | 7.75 |
| 2 years 6 Months (30 months) to below 2 years 7 months (31 months) | 7.25 | 7.75 |
| 2 year 7 months to 3 years 3 months | 7.25 | 7.75 |
| Above 3 years 3 months to below 61 month | 7.25 | 7.75 |
| 61 month and above | 7 | 7.5 |
| Indus Tax Saver Scheme (5 years) | 7.25 | 7.75 |
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Federal Bank
Federal Bank offers fixed deposit interest rates between 3% to 7.40% for general citizens for tenure ranging from 7 days to 10 years. For senior citizens, the bank offers an interest rate between 3.5% to 7.90%. The rates are applicable from September 16, 2024.
| Period | Single Deposit Less than ₹300 Lakhs – General Public | Single Deposit Less than ₹300 Lakhs – Senior Citizen |
| 7 days to 29 days | 3.00% | 3.50% |
| 30 days to 45 days | 3.25% | 3.75% |
| 46 days to 60 days | 4.00% | 4.50% |
| 61 days to 119 days | 4.75% | 5.25% |
| 120 days to 180 days | 5.00% | 5.50% |
| 181 days | 6.50% | 7.00% |
| 182 days to less than 1 year | 6.25% | 6.75% |
| 1 year to 399 days | 6.80% | 7.30% |
| 400 days | 7.35% | 7.85% |
| 401 days to 776 days | 7.05% | 7.55% |
| 777 days | 7.40% | 7.90% |
| 778 days to less than 3 years | 7.05% | 7.55% |
| 3 years to less than 50 months | 7.00% | 7.50% |
| 50 Months | 7.40% | 7.90% |
| Above 50 months to less than 5 years | 7.00% | 7.50% |
| 5 years and above | 6.60% | 7.25% |
Bank of Baroda
Bank of Baroda offers fixed deposit interest rates between 4.25% to 7.30% for general citizens for tenure ranging from 7 days to 10 years. For senior citizens, the bank offers an interest rate between 4.75% to 7.80%. The rates are applicable from September 5, 2024.
| Tenors | Residents / General Public | Resident Indian Sr. Citizen |
| 7 days to 14 days | 4.25 | 4.75* |
| 15 days to 45 days | 4.5 | 5.00* |
| 46 days to 90 days | 5.5 | 6.00* |
| 91 days to 180 days | 5.6 | 6.10* |
| 181 days to 210 days | 5.75 | 6.25* |
| 211 days to 270 days | 6.25 | 6.75* |
| 271 days & above and less than 1 year (except 333Days and 360 Days) | 6.5 | 7.00* |
| 333 Days (bob Monsoon Dhamaka Deposit Scheme) | 7.15 | 7.65* |
| 360 Days (bob360) | 7.1 | 7.60* |
| 1 year | 6.85 | 7.35* |
| 399 Days (bob Monsoon Dhamaka Plus Deposit Scheme) | 7.3 | 7.80* |
| Above 1 year to 400 days (Except 399 Days) | 7 | 7.50* |
| Above 400 days and upto 2 Years | 7 | 7.50* |
| Above 2 Years and upto 3 Years | 7.15 | 7.65* |
| Above 3 Years and upto 5 Years | 6.5 | 7.15 # |
| Above 5 Years and upto 10 Years | 6.5 | 7.50** |
| Above 10 years (MACT/MACAD | 6.25 | 6.75* |
| Court Order schemes only) |
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Karnataka Bank
Karnataka Bank offers fixed deposit interest rates between 3.5% to 7.50% for general citizens for tenure ranging from 7 days to 10 years. According to the bank website, “Resident senior citizens get extra 0.25% above general rate up to & inclusive of ?5 crore only under domestic FD and ACC Schemes (Not for deposit under NRE/NRO/FCNR(B) accounts) for a tenure of 7 days to below 1 years, and extra 0.50% above general rate for tenure 1 year to 10 years.”
| Maturity period | Interest rate (% p.a.) for deposits below ₹ 3 crore |
| 7 days to 45 days | 3.5 |
| 46 days to 90 days | 4 |
| 91 days to 179 days | 5.25 |
| 180 days to below 1 year | 6.25 |
| 250 days only | 6.75 |
| 1 year to 2 years | 7.35 |
| 375 days (FD & ACC) | 7.5 |
| Above 2 years to 5 years | 6.5 |
| Above 5 years to 10 years | 5.8 |
Axis Bank
Axis Bank offers fixed deposit interest rates between 3% to 7.25% for general citizens for tenure ranging from 7 days to 10 years. For senior citizens, the bank offers an interest rate between 3.5% to 7.75%. The rates are applicable from September 10, 2024.
