This story is from May 27, 2024
Latest Fixed deposit interest rates in May 24: 7 banks revise FD rates - earn up to 9.1% interest; check details
DCB Fixed Deposit Rates:
According to an ET report, DCB Bank has updated its fixed deposit interest rates for amounts below Rs 2 crore, effective from May 22, 2024. The bank now provides the highest FD interest rate of 8% for general customers and 8.55% for senior citizens on tenures ranging from 19 to 20 months. The maximum savings account interest rate offered is 8%, the report said.
IDFC First Fixed Deposit Rates:
IDFC FIRST Bank has also revised its fixed deposit interest rates for amounts less than Rs 2 crore, with the new rates taking effect from May 15, 2024. The bank now offers interest rates ranging from 3% to 7.90% on deposits maturing in 7 days to 10 years for general citizens.
Senior citizens receive an additional spread of 0.50% p.a. over the standard rate, with interest rates varying from 3.50% to 8.40%. The highest interest rate of 8% for general customers and 8.40% for senior citizens is offered on a tenure of 500 days.
SBI Fixed Deposit Rates:
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Fixed Deposit Rates:
RBL Fixed Deposit Rates:
Starting from May 1, 2024, RBL Bank has adjusted its fixed deposit interest rates for amounts less than Rs 2 crore. The bank offers the highest interest rate of 8% on FDs maturing between 18 and 24 months. On the same FD tenure, the senior citizen will earn 0.50% extra i.e., 8.50%, and super senior citizens (80 years and above) are eligible for an additional interest rate of 0.75% i,e., 8.75%.
Capital Small Finance Fixed Deposit Rates:
Capital Small Finance Bank has modified its fixed deposit interest rates for amounts below Rs 2 crore, with the changes taking effect from May 6, 2024. The bank provides general citizens with interest rates ranging from 3.5 percent to 7.55 percent, while senior citizens can avail interest rates between 4 percent and 8.05 percent. The highest interest rate is offered on the tenure of 400 days.
City Union Bank Fixed Deposit Rates:
City Union Bank has amended its fixed deposit interest rates for amounts under Rs 2 crore, effective from May 6, 2024. The bank offers interest rates between 5 percent and 7.25 percent for general citizens and between 5 percent and 7.75 percent for senior citizens. The maximum interest rates of 7.25 percent and 7.75 percent are available on the tenure of 400 days.
Post Office Savings Schemes Calculator: Small savings schemes are a popular investment avenue for those looking for a sovereign backed option with guaranteed returns. From Public Provident Fund, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana and Kisan Vikas Patra to Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, Monthly Income Scheme and National Savings Certificate, TOI with its knowledge partner FinFix, takes a look at some post office small savings schemes to calculate how much you can earn from them and whether the proceeds are taxable or not. It is important to note that the returns are not inflation-indexed. When deciding on investment options, real returns should be considered as well. (AI image)
Kisan Vikas Patra or KVP is a small savings scheme that aims to double your investment amount. The minimum investment is Rs 1000/- and there is no maximum limit. KVP account can be opened by any single adult or as a joint account with up to 3 adults. A guardian can also open the account on behalf of the minor or a minor above 10 years can do so in their name. (AI image)
Kisan Vikas Patra Calculator: According to FinFix, at the current interest rate of 7.50% for the April-June 2024 quarter, a Rs 1 lakh investment in KVP, will double in 9 years and 7 months to Rs 2 lakh. There is no tax deduction benefit of KVP and the proceeds are taxable at your slab rate.
National Savings Certificates or NSC give guaranteed returns to risk averse investors. You can open any number NSC accounts with a minimum deposit of Rs 1000/- There is no maximum limit to investment in NSCs. While you get Section 80C benefits, the maturity proceeds are taxable at your slab rate. (AI image)
National Savings Certificate Calculator: According to FinFix, at the current interest rate of 7.7% for the April-June 2024 quarter, an investment of Rs 50,000 in NSC would yield a maturity amount of Rs 72,452/- after 5 years.
Public Provident Fund or PPF is one of the most popular investment schemes with sovereign guarantee. What works in favour of PPF is that it is an Exempt, Exempt, Exempt scheme, making it tax-free. Importantly PPF can be extended in blocks of 5 years, giving it the power to give you a corpus of over Rs 1 crore! (AI image)
Public Provident Fund Calculator: According to FinFix, at the current interest rate of 7.1% for the April-June 2024 quarter, a maximum investment of Rs 1.5 lakh annually in PPF will yield an maturity amount of Rs 40,68,209/- after 15 years. This means that Rs 22,50,000/- invested over 15 years will earn you an interest of Rs 18,18,209/- If you extend PPF twice for a block of five years each, your maturity amount will cross Rs 1 crore at Rs 1,03,08,014.97/-
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana or SSY is an important saving and investment option for your girl child, with long-term goals like her higher education and marriage in mind. The SSY account can only be opened for a girl child up to the age of 10. It requires a minimum deposit of Rs 250 and has a maximum limit of Rs 1.5 lakh. (AI image)
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Calculator: According to FinFix, at the current interest rate of 8.20% for the April-June 2024 quarter, a maximum amount of Rs 1.5 lakh invested annually in Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana for 15 years will yield Rs 71,82,119/- at the time of maturity after 21 years. You can claim a Section 80C deduction of Rs 1.5 lakh for SSY and the interest is also tax-free.
SSY or Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana account can either be closed on maturity after 21 years from the date of opening or if you want money for the girl’s marriage who is at least 18 years of age. There are other specific circumstances for premature closure as well. (AI image)
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