Senior Citizens

What are the best interest rates senior citizens can get on fixed deposits?

Senior citizens get a higher rate of interest on fixed deposits across public, private, and foreign banks, as well as small finance banks

Smart Savings: How Senior Citizens Can Lower Health Insurance Premiums

With healthcare costs rising steadily, opting for a deductible can help senior citizens reduce health insurance premiums while retaining protection against major medical emergencies

Shriram Finance cuts FD rates across tenures, new rates effective May 6

Shriram Finance has cut fixed deposit rates across multiple tenures, with revised rates effective May 6, impacting returns for retail investors and fixed investment plans

Senior living projects: Assess developer track record in service delivery

As senior living projects expand rapidly, experts advise buyers to assess developers' track record, service quality, costs and long-term sustainability before investing

What are the interest rates senior citizens can get on fixed deposits?

Senior citizens get a slightly higher rate of interest on fixed deposits across public and private banks, as well as NBFCs

Find the best interest rates on fixed deposits for senior citizens

Senior citizens get a slightly higher rate of interest on fixed deposits across public and private banks, as well as NBFCs

Datanomics: Kerala becomes first state to unveil 'Elderly Budget'

Though hailed as a first-of-its-kind initiative, nearly two-thirds of Kerala's elderly budget for FY27 goes towards pensions the state is obligated to pay

DLF gears for senior housing entry, eyes sales in Mumbai, Panchkula in FY27

Developer says Q3 sales dropped due to Dahlias pause, no new launches

Year-end senior citizen fixed deposit rates at 6-8%: Top bank options

Small finance banks lead the market for retirees, with senior citizen fixed deposit rates peaking at over 8% across select tenures

What are the best FD rates available for senior citizens from lenders?

Senior citizens typically get a marginally higher rate of interest for fixed deposits, which are a low-risk, but lower-return, investment vehicle

More senior citizens opt to port health insurance policies: Experts

Innovation, digital ease driving the shift, say insurers

Secure and cared for: The rise of senior living communities in India

Market is rapidly expanding but moving to these premium communities requires careful financial and emotional consideration

FD rates for senior citizens hit 8.5%: Check best offers by various lenders

Small finance banks offer highest rates; their largest peers are conservative and stable

Worried about medical bills? Free online consults, hospital cover for 70+

E-Sanjeevani offers free online doctor consultations, while Ayushman Bharat provides Rs 5 lakh hospital cover for seniors aged 70 years and above. Here's how to access these benefits

Nearly 66% senior citizens find technology 'confusing', shows study

HelpAge India study shows 66 per cent of senior citizens find tech confusing, with over half fearing errors; youth often act as guides but see elders as disinterested

Filing ITR 2025? Key tax breaks senior citizens must not overlook

Those who sold land or building must observe the recent changes to indexation benefits for calculating capital gains tax

Rajasthan govt to send 50,000 seniors on pilgrimage via AC trains

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced on Friday that the Rajasthan government will send 50,000 senior citizens on pilgrimage by AC trains this year. Sharma was speaking at the launch of the 'Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme 2025-26' here. He also flagged off the first AC 'Rajasthan Vahini Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train' under the scheme from Durgapura railway station, according to an official statement. Senior citizens will travel to the pilgrimage sites of Rameswaram and Madurai in this train. The Rajasthan government is making continuous efforts to improve the lives of senior citizens of the state. Under the 'Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme', 50,000 senior citizens are being sent to 13 different pilgrimage sites by AC trains for the first time this year, Sharma said. Around 6,000 devotees were taken for 'darshan' of Lord Pashupatinath in Nepal by plane, he said. The elderly are an important pillar of society, the chief minister said. "Their experiences and ideals pave the way

What are the best fixed deposit rates for senior citizens?

Senior citizens are often loathe to deal with the intricacies of complex financial instruments. In such cases, it might be a good idea to just park their savings in a fixed deposit

Retired and saving? CBDT's new guide helps you maximise tax benefits

CBDT's new brochure breaks down tax benefits for retirees, covering exemptions, deductions, and filing ease, making post-retirement money matters clearer and easier to manage

How to best secure senior citizens' savings against market volatility

If you want the elders in your family to avoid the ongoing chaos in the equity markets because of the global trade scenario, senior citizens fixed deposit is a safe way for them to park their savings