Fixed Deposit is also known as Term Deposit. Fixed Deposit means an amount is deposited at Bank for a fixed period. The bank offers a fixed rate of interest for that period. The banks offers a wide range of period; from 7 days to 10 years. The interest rate varies according to the duration of deposits.
Period of Deposit | Tenure | Interest Rate |
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a | 15 days to 45 days | 5 3/4% |
b | 46 days to 90 days | 6 1/4% |
c | 91 days to 179 days | 6 3/4% |
d | 180 days to 364 days | 7% |
e | 1 year and above | 8.35% |