If you are planning to lock your savings in a fixed deposit (FD), it is reasonable to check the interest rates offered by different banks. Although most depositors prefer to open a term deposit account with a bank with which they share a long-term banking relationship, one can consider opting for a new bank so … Read more
Bank of Baroda has rolled out BOB Utsav Deposit Scheme which has a 400-day tenure. The state lender offers an interest of 7.30 percent for the general public on this special deposit scheme. Interest rates for senior citizens Senior citizens are entitled to receive an extra 50 basis points i.e., 7.80 percent on this scheme, while … Read more
When you are looking for bank fixed deposits (FD), one factor to consider is the highest rate of interest offered by different banks. The general thumb rule is that banks tend to offer higher interest rates for long-duration deposits and lower rates for shorter duration. For instance, a five-year FD will offer a higher interest … Read more
Prior to investing in a fixed deposit (FD), depositors tend to compare the interest rates offered by different banks so that they can choose one bank over the other. Typically, the rate of interest and the tenure of FD go hand in hand. This means the longer the FD tenure, the higher the interest rate. … Read more
Before you decide to open a fixed deposit (FD) account in a bank, it is incumbent upon you to compare the interest rates offered by different banks. The interest rates usually do not vary much from lender to lender. However, there is a rule of thumb that applies to most lenders uniformly —the longer the … Read more
However, in March 2024, some banks increased their fixed deposit rates. In the case of most banks, the current fixed deposit interest rates being offered are at a decadal high. So, are these the best interest rates on fixed deposits? And should you lock into these high fixed deposit rates? Let us discuss. Also Read: … Read more
This is believed to be either the last or perhaps second last meeting before the interest rates are eventually slashed after a long hiatus. A Reuters poll predicted that the RBI is expected to cut rates in the Sept quarter. Notably, the banking regulator had raised the repo rates by a cumulative of 250 basis points … Read more