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Fixed Deposits Rates: Banks have changed the interest rates of fixed deposits, now know where to invest the time deposit scheme or FD will be right

Recently, Punjab National Bank (PNB), ICICI and Axis Bank have changed the interest on fixed deposits (FD). In these banks you are getting a maximum interest of 5 to 6%. If you want more than this on FD, then it would be right to invest money in the post office time deposit scheme. Here we are telling you where you will get more benefit from investing.




Special things related to the time deposit scheme …

  • One can open a fixed deposit account in the post office through cash or check.
  • According to India Post, in the case of checks, the account will be considered open from the date of the receipt of the check amount in the government’s account.
  • This account can also be opened in the name of a minor and in the name of two adults (joint account).
  • To open an FD account in the post office, a minimum deposit of Rs 1000 is required. There is no maximum limit.
  • The post office time deposit account offers an interest rate of 5.5 to 6.7% for a period ranging from 1 to 5 years.
  • Under this scheme interest is paid on an annual basis, but it is calculated on a quarterly basis.

Time deposit vs banks interest rates

1 year FD interest

BankRate of interest (in%)
post office5.50
Axis5.15
PNB5.10
ICICI4.90

 

Interest on 2-year FD

BankRate of interest (in%)
post office5.50
Axis5.25
PNB5.10
ICICI5.00

 

Interest on 3-year FD

BankRate of interest (in%)
post office5.50
Axis5.40
PNB5.10
ICICI5.15

 

5 year FD interest

BankRate of interest (in%)
post office6.70
Axis5.75
PNB5.25
ICICI5.35
Parvesh Maurya
Parvesh Maurya
Parvesh Maurya, has 5 years of experience in writing Finance Content, Entertainment news, Cricket and more. He has done BA in English. He loves to Play Sports and read books in free time. In case of any complain or feedback, please contact me @ informalnewz@gmail.com
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