Stick to shorter tenure fixed deposits now to benefit from higher rates later
The new rates come into effect from December 31, 2021
Here is how the fixed deposit rates offered by various banks stack up
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its latest monetary policy review has projected retail inflation at 5.3 per cent for the current financial year.
Growth in recent times is led by savings products, poised to give better returns that bank FDs
The lender will also extend EMI moratorium by 3 months for all eligible customers without waiting for a request
The recent spate of rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India could be bad news for savers
SBI's new product offers good rates but SCSS and RBI's savings bonds are more attractive
Choose a higher compounding frequency, and invest across multiple tenures and banks
Many financial planners advise using this instrument for investment as well as meeting short-term goals
Investors in the 20 and 30 per cent tax bracket should calculate the post-tax return