Recurring Deposit or RD is a kind of term deposit under which one needs to deposit a fixed amount at fixed interval, which generates interest income. Recurring deposit interest rates, once determined, do not change during the tenure. In fact, the Reserve Bank of India ensures that strict guidelines are followed by banks. On maturity, the depositor is paid a lump sum amount which includes his periodic investments and the interest income earned on them. Institutions such as small finance banks and post offices also offer the facility of RD.
Here is a comparison of recurring deposit (RD) rates offered by State Bank of India (SBI), IndusInd Bank, Punjab National Bank (PNB) and HDFC Bank:
Recurring deposit (RD) rates offered by State Bank of India:
Revised from July 30, 2018:
| Term | Interest rate for general public (% per annum) | Interest rate for senior citizens (% per annum) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| 2 years to less than 3 years | 6.75 | 7.25 |
| 3 years to less than 5 years | 6.8 | 7.3 |
| 5 years and up to 10 years | 6.85 | 7.35 |
Recurring deposit (RD) rates offered by IndusInd Bank:
Revised from June 1, 2018:
| Tenure | Interest Rate p.a.(%) | Senior Citizen Rates p.a.(%) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Months | 7.65% | 8.15% |
| 15 Months | 7.40% | 7.90% |
| 18 Months | 7.40% | 7.90% |
| 21 Months | 7.40% | 7.90% |
| 24 Months | 7.25% | 7.75% |
| 27 Months | 7.25% | 7.75% |
| 30 Months | 7.25% | 7.75% |
| 33 Months | 7.25% | 7.75% |
| 3 years - less than 5 years | 7.00% | 7.50% |
| 5 years - 10 years | 6.75% | 7.25% |
Recurring deposit (RD) rates offered by Punjab National Bank (PNB):
Domestic TD less than Rs 1 crore w.e.f. August 1, 2018:
| Sl. No | Period | ROI (% p.a.) | For Senior Citizen ROI (% p.a.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 to 14 days | 5.7 | 6.2 |
| 2 | 15 to 29days | 5.7 | 6.2 |
| 3 | 30 to 45 days | 5.7 | 6.2 |
| 4 | 46 to 90 days | 6.35 | 6.85 |
| 5 | 91 to 179 days | 6.35 | 6.85 |
| 6 | 180 days to 270 Days | 6.35 | 6.85 |
| 7 | 271 days to less than 1 year | 6.35 | 6.85 |
| 8 | 1 year | 6.75 | 7.25 |
| 9 | above 1 year & upto 3 years | 6.75 | 7.25 |
| 10 | above 3 year & upto 5 years | 6.25 | 6.75 |
| 11 | above 5 years & upto 10 years | 6.25 | 6.75 |
Recurring deposit (RD) rates offered by HDFC Bank:
Revised from August 6, 2018:
| Period | Interest Rate (per annum) | Senior Citizen Rates (per annum) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Months | 6.25% | 6.75% | June 06,2018 |
| 9 Months | 6.75% | 7.25% | August 06,2018 |
| 12 Months | 7.25% | 7.75% | August 06,2018 |
| 15 Months | 7.25% | 7.75% | August 06,2018 |
| 24 Months | 7.25% | 7.75% | August 06,2018 |
| 27 Months | 7.10% | 7.60% | August 06,2018 |
| 36 Months | 7.10% | 7.60% | August 06,2018 |
| 39 Months | 7.10% | 7.60% | August 06,2018 |
| 48 Months | 7.10% | 7.60% | August 06,2018 |
| 60 Months | 7.10% | 7.60% | August 06,2018 |
| 90 Months | 6.00% | 6.50% | Jan 06,2017 |
| 120 Months | 6.00% | 6.50% | Jan 06,2017 |
However, small finance banks generally offer higher interest rates as compared to many leading banks.
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