A fixed deposit (FDs) is a secure financial instrument offered by banks, which fetch guaranteed returns. In a fixed deposit account, money can be invested for a higher rate of interest than savings accounts. One can deposit a lump sum of money in fixed deposits for a specific period, ranging from seven days to 10 years. The fixed deposit accounts which have a lock-in period of five or 10 years also offer income tax benefit under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act.
Here's a comparison of interest rates offered by SBI, IDBI Bank, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank on fixed deposits up to Rs. 1 crore:
State Bank of India (SBI):
Given below are the latest SBI FD interest rates on deposits below Rs 1 crore:
| Tenors | Revised For Public w.e.f. 28.11.2018 | Revised for Senior Citizens w.e.f. 28.11.2018 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days to 45 days | 5.75 | 6.25 |
| 46 days to 179 days | 6.25 | 6.75 |
| 180 days to 210 days | 6.35 | 6.85 |
| 211 days to less than 1 year | 6.4 | 6.9 |
| 1 year to less than 2 year | 6.8 | 7.3 |
| 2 years to less than 3 years | 6.8 | 7.3 |
| 3 years to less than 5 years | 6.8 | 7.3 |
| 5 years and up to 10 years | 6.85 | 7.35 |
| Source: sbi.co.in | ||
HDFC Bank:
The following FD interest rates are applicable on deposits below Rs 1 crore from November 6, 2018:
| Period | < 1 Crore | |
|---|---|---|
| Interest Rate (per annum) | Senior Citizen Rates (per annum) | |
| 7 - 14 days | 3.50% | 4.00% |
| 15 - 29 days | 4.25% | 4.75% |
| 30 - 45 days | 5.75% | 6.25% |
| 46 - 60 days | 6.25% | 6.75% |
| 61 - 90 days | 6.25% | 6.75% |
| 91 days - 6 months | 6.25% | 6.75% |
| 6 months 1 day- 6 months 3 days | 6.75% | 7.25% |
| 6 months 4 days | 6.75% | 7.25% |
| 6 months 5 days- 9 months | 6.75% | 7.25% |
| 9 months 1 day- 9 months 3 days | 7.10% | 7.60% |
| 9 months 4 days | 7.10% | 7.60% |
| 9 months 5 days - 9 months 15 days | 7.10% | 7.60% |
| 9 months 16 days | 7.10% | 7.60% |
| 9 months 17 days < 1 Year | 7.10% | 7.60% |
| 1 Year | 7.30% | 7.80% |
| 1 year 1 day - 1 year 3 days | 7.30% | 7.80% |
| 1 year 4 days | 7.30% | 7.80% |
| 1 year 5 days - 1 Year 15 Days | 7.30% | 7.80% |
| 1 Year 16 days | 7.30% | 7.80% |
| 1 year 17 days - 2 Years | 7.30% | 7.80% |
| 2 years 1 day - 2 Years 15 days | 7.40% | 7.90% |
| 2 Years 16 days | 7.40% | 7.90% |
| 2 years 17 days - 3 Years | 7.40% | 7.90% |
| 3 years 1 day - 5 years | 7.25% | 7.75% |
| 5 Years 1 Day - 8 Years | 6.50% | 7.00% |
| 8 Years 1 Day - 10 Years | 6.50% | 7.00% |
| Source: hdfc bank.com | ||
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ICICI Bank:
The following FD interest rates are applicable on deposits below Rs 1 crore:
| Tenure Period | Rate of Interest (% p.a.) w.e.f November 15, 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | Senior Citizen | |
| 7 days to 14 days | 4 | 4.5 |
| 15 days to 29 days | 4.25 | 4.75 |
| 30 days to 45 days | 5.5 | 6 |
| 46 days to 60 days | 6 | 6.5 |
| 61 days to 90 days | 6.25 | 6.75 |
| 91 days to 120 days | 6.25 | 6.75 |
| 121 days to 184 days | 6.25 | 6.75 |
| 185 days to 289 days | 6.5 | 7 |
| 290 days to less than 1 year | 6.75 | 7.25 |
| 1 year to 389 days | 6.9 | 7.4 |
| 390 days to 2 years | 7.1 | 7.6 |
| 2 years 1 day upto 3 years | 7.5 | 8 |
| 3 years 1 day upto 5 years | 7.25 | 7.75 |
| 5 years 1 day upto 10 years | 7 | 7.5 |
| 5 Years Tax saver FD(Max upto Rs. 1.50 lac) | 7.25 | 7.75 |
| Source: icicibank.com | ||
IDBI Bank
| Interest Rate on Term Deposits (w.e.f. . November 21, 2018) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Resident Term Deposit / NRO for deposit upto less than Rs. 1 Crore | ||
| 15-30 days | 5.75 | 6.25 |
| 31-45 days | 5.75 | 6.25 |
| 46-60 days | 6.25 | 6.75 |
| 61-90 days | 6.25 | 6.75 |
| 91-6 months | 6.25 | 6.75 |
| 6 months 1 day to 270 days | 6.5 | 7 |
| 271 days to < 1year | 6.5 | 7 |
| 1 year | 7 | 7.5 |
| >1yrs to 2yrs | 7.05 | 7.55 |
| >2 yrs to < 3 yrs | 7.05 | 7.55 |
| 3 yrs to < 1100 days | 6.85 | 7.35 |
| 1100 Days | 7.2 | 7.7 |
| > 1100 days to < 5 yrs | 6.85 | 7.35 |
| 5 years | 6.85 | 7.35 |
| > 5yrs - 7yrs | 6.25 | 6.75 |
| >7 yrs - 10 yrs | 6.25 | 6.75 |
| >10 yrs - 20 yrs | 6 | 6.5 |
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