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FD RATES OF PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS
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FD  RATES OF PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS  ​CONSIDERED SAFEST
FD  RATES OF PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS  ​CONSIDERED SAFEST

FD RATES OF PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS ​CONSIDERED SAFEST

COMPARITIVE FD INTEREST RATES OF PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS

PLAN N PROGRESS compares interest rates of various banks .

1. We have selected periods of 1 year and 5 years for comparison of interest rates offered by Indian commercial banks including Public Sector banks , Private Sector Banks and Foreign banks with a network of branches and also Small Finance banks , new breed of banks in India . Below tables give information on interest rates offered by various banks .

2 . The interest rates are on retail term deposits for public and senior citizens .

3. Normally interest rates quoted are valid for an amount of less than Rs 3 crore .

4. For actual terms and conditions and the latest rates , you may visit the websites of the banks listed at the end alphabetically .

5. The rates taken by us are updated on or about 10th , August , 2024 and are subject to change .

Which bank pays maximum interest on FD?

IOB PAYS HIGHEST FOR 1 YEAR AMONG PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS

Dated 10.08.2024 : Indian overseas Bank is paying highest rate of 7.4 % pa for the senior citizens for deposits for 1 year . It's also paying highest rate of 6.90 % pa for the general public .

​State Bank of India is paying highest rate of 7.5 % pa to the senior citizens for their 5 year deposits . Canara Bank is paying highest rate of 6.70 % pa for 5 years period for the general public

FOR ONE YEAR DEPOSITS

A. The public sector banks are offering interest rates between 6.10 % % to 6.90 % for public ( 6.60 % to 7.40 % to Senior Citizens ) .

​B. The private sector banks are offering interest rates between 5.00 % to 7.75 % % for public and between 5.50 % to 8.25 % for senior citizens

C. The Small Finance banks are paying interest now in the range of 6.00 % to 8.50 % for public and 6.50 % to 9.00 % for the senior citizens


FOR 5 YEAR DEPOSITS

​A. Public sector banks pay between 6.00 % to 6.70 % ( 6.60 % to 7.50 % for senior citizens ) ​​

B. Private sector banks pay between 5.75 % to 7.25 % ( 6.25 % to 8.00 % for senior citizens ) .

C. Small finance banks pay between 6.25 % to 8.25 % for public ( 6.75 % to 8.75 % for senior citizens ).​

There are NBFC companies , co-operative societies and corporates who pay higher interest rates , but have higher risk weight-ages .

SPECIAL DEPOSITS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND GENERAL PUBLIC

Some banks have introduced special deposit schemes for senior citizens and general public for special number of days with special interest rates . Some also are offering additional interest rates for deposits of period above 5 years for the senior citizens .

NOTE :
1. Depositors get DICGC cover of Rs 5.00 lakhs on Bank Deposits as insurance .
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INTEREST RATES FOR 1 YEAR :

PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS INTEREST RATES

Interest Rates for 1year for General public and Senior Citizens :

1. .BANK OF BARODA - 6.85 % ( 7.35 % for the Senior Citizens )

02 . BANK OF INDIA 6.80 % ( 7.30 % for the Senior Citizens )

03. BANK OF MAHARASHTRA 6.50 % ( 7.00 % for the Senior Citizens )

04. CANARA BANK 6.85 % ( 7.35 % for the Senior Citizens )

05.CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA 6.85 % ( 7.35 % for the Senior Citizens )

06.INDIAN BANK 6.10 % ( 6.60 % for the Senior Citizens )

07.INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK 6.90 % ( 7.40 % for the Senior Citizens )

08.PUNJAB & SIND BANK 6.30 % ( 6.80 % for the Senior Citizens )

09.PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK 6.80 % ( 7.30 % for the Senior Citizens & 7.60 % for Super Seniors )

10.STATE BANK OF INDIA 6.80 % ( 7.30 % for the Senior Citizens )

11.UCO BANK 6.50 % ( 6.75 % for the Senior Citizens )

12.UNION BANK OF INDIA 6.80 % ( 7.30 % for the Senior Citizens )

PUBLIC SECTOR BANK INTEREST RATES FOR 5 YEARS DEPOSITS :

Interest Rates for 5 years for General public and Senior Citizens :

1. .BANK OF BARODA - 6.50% ( 7.15 % for the Senior Citizens )

02. BANK OF INDIA 6.00 % ( 6.75 % for the Senior Citizens and 6.90 % for super senior citizens )

03. BANK OF MAHARASHTRA 6.50 % ( 7.00 % for the Senior Citizens )

04. CANARA BANK 6.70 % ( 7.20 % for the Senior Citizens )

05.CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA 6.50 % ( 7.00 % for the Senior Citizens )

06.INDIAN BANK 6.25 % ( 6.75 % for the Senior Citizens )

07.INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK 6.50 % ( 7.00 % for the Senior Citizens )

08.PUNJAB & SIND BANK 6.00 % ( 6.50% for the Senior Citizens )

09.PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK 6.50 % ( 7.00 % for the Senior Citizens and 7.30 % super seniors )

10.STATE BANK OF INDIA 6.50 % ( 7.50 % for the Senior Citizens )

11.UCO BANK 6.20% ( 6.70 % for the Senior Citizens )

12.UNION BANK OF INDIA 6.50 % ( 7.00 % for the Senior Citizens )

SPECIAL SCHEMES OF BANKS FOR SPECIAL PERIOD :

​1. Bank of Baroda

a. offers 7.75 % for 399 days for the Senior Citizens ( General public 7.25 % )

​2. Bank of Maharashtra offers 7.40 % for 200 days for the Senior Citizens ( General public 6.90 % ) and 7.60 % for 400 days , only for the Senior Citizens ( General public 7.10 % ) . Interest rates of 7.65 % for 666 days for the Senior Citizens ( General public 7.15 % ) and Interest rates of 7.75 % for 777 days for the Senior Citizens ( General public 7.25 % )

3. Canara Bank offers 7.75 % for 444 days for the Senior Citizens ( General public 7.25 % )
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4. Central Bank India offers
​ 1. 7.95 % for 444 days for the Senior Citizens ( General public 7.45 % )

2. 7.65 % for 999 days for the Senior Citizens ( General public 7.15 % ) .

The bank has also schemes for various other periods like 777 , 1111, 2222 & 3333 DAYS

​5. Indian Bank offers

1. 7.75 % for 400 days for the Senior Citizens ( General public 7.25 % ) and 8 % pa for super senior citizens

2. 7.55 % for 300 days for the Senior Citizens ( General public 7.05 % ) and 7.80 % pa for super senior citizens

​6. Indian Overseas Bank offers 7.80 % for 444 days for the Senior Citizens ( General public 7.30 % )

​7. Punjab & Sind Bank offers 7.75 % for 444 for the senior citizens ( General public 7.425 % ) ,

8 . Punjab National Bank offers 7.80% for 400 days for the Senior Citizens ( General public 7.30 % & Super Seniors 8.10 % )

9. Uco Bank offers 7.55 % for 400 days for the Senior Citizens ( General public 7.05 % ) .

9 . Union Bank of India offers 7.75 % for 399 days for the Senior Citizens ( General public 7.25 % ) .

To know the latest interest rates offered by individual banks for various maturities , click on the name of the bank to reach their websites . ( Banks listed alphabetically )


1. .BANK OF BARODA

02.BANK OF INDIA

03.BANK OF MAHARASHTRA

04. CANARA BANK

05.CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA

06.INDIAN BANK

07.INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK

08.PUNJAB & SIND BANK

09.PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK

10.STATE BANK OF INDIA

11.UCO BANK

12.UNION BANK OF INDIA

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