For many seniors in India, a fixed deposit is still the safest way to invest their hard-earned savings, or even a portion of their pensions. Many of them are unfamiliar with the ways of the equity markets or mutual funds, whereas a fixed deposit is a straightforward way of keeping their money safe. What's more, they can also easily encash those in an emergency or for family requirements at short notice. Here are the best fixed deposit rates for senior citizens in India.

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