If you are a conservative investor, opting for a fixed deposit (FD) is a logical thing to do for gradual wealth creation. You invest a small or large sum in a term deposit and then stay stress-free until the date of maturity. Not only does your money remain safe, but it also gives a good … Read more
While FDs offer guaranteed returns, these returns are typically modest. In an era of rising living costs, the purchasing power of your money can diminish, leaving you with less than you started with in real terms. Inflation: The silent wealth killer One of the biggest drawbacks of fixed deposits is their vulnerability to inflation. When … Read more
Some financial institutions offer non-convertible debentures (NCDs) with a promise of high rate of return on your investment. These returns are certainly far higher than the regular risk-free investments — bank fixed deposits, for instance. However, prospective investors must remember that these high interest investments usually carry a certain degree of risk at the same … Read more
I am 34 years old, married and have a three-year-old daughter. I work in the IT sector and plan to buy a new home in five years for which I will need ₹20 lakh. At present, my wife and I save nearly ₹60,000 per month. We have close to ₹20 lakh in bank fixed deposits … Read more
Bajaj Finance raised its fixed deposit (FD) interest rates recently. The NBFC offers interest rate in the range of 7.4 percent to 8.10 percent. When tenure is between 12-14 months, the annual interest is 7.40 percent. Bajaj Finance FDs are rated AAA/Stable financial instruments by Crisil. And when FD tenure is between 15-23 months, 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
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to cut the interest rates later this year, thus kicking off the rate cut cycle in the market. However, RBI in its Feb 2024 monetary policy meeting (MPC) kept the interest rates unchanged for the sixth time in a row. But this is expected to change as the banking … Read more