HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank lower fixed deposit and savings account interest rates following the RBI's 50 basis point repo rate cut amid slow policy transmission
PNB and Canara Bank have updated their fixed deposit rates, offering new opportunities for both general customers and senior citizens
Private-sector lenders, ICICI and HDFC Bank, will offer senior citizens up to 7.35% returns for their deposits
Small-finance banks offer top returns as other lenders woo them too with lucrative terms
Despite the RBI's repo rate cut, many banks still offer over 8% FD rates for senior citizens. Here's a look at the best rates across small finance, private, public, and foreign banks.
Senior citizens can get up to 8.25% interest; check out new features offered by the lender
3-year horizon: NorthEast SFB's 8.75% is the most lucrative option across the market
Highest yield now at 9.93%. Experts suggest locking in current rates as banks and NBFCs move towards lowering deposit returns
Lenders updating schemes after Reserve Bank of India cut repo rate to 6% earlier this month
However, one should avoid keeping excessive funds in savings accounts
As a result, HDFC Bank's credit-deposit (CD) ratio declined to 97 per cent at the end of March 2025, a drop of 800 basis points (bps) since March 2024
The new financial year hasn't begun favourably for depositors
As the repo rate cut affects FD interest rates, investors must carefully weigh the pros and cons of locking in current FD rates versus exploring other investment options like debt funds.
If you want a low-risk investment strategy, fixed deposits may be the way to go for you. But remember, the returns will also be commensurately lower
The limit will rise from the current Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000 per financial year starting April 1, 2025
Lender offers 3.5% to 7.75% for senior citizens for tenures ranging seven days to 10 years for amounts less than Rs 3 crore
Suryoday Small Finance Bank (SSFB) Partners with Tata Digital to extend its FD Offerings on Tata Neu Platform
Investors are also encouraged to review the tenure of their investments. Longer-term deposits may offer more attractive rates, but they come with the caveat of reduced liquidity.
Small Finance Banks like Unity Small Finance Bank and NorthEast Small Finance Bank offer the highest FD rates, particularly in the 1-year to 3-year tenures.
Revised rates range from 3.50% to 8% for general citizens; senior citizens will receive returns of 8.50%