Gramin Bank Fixed Deposit

Kerala Gramin Bank offers fixed deposits with attractive interest rates that assure high returns with flexible investment tenures, affordable minimum deposit amounts that make it accessible to a wide section of income demographics, and several other favorable features.

Types of Kerala Gramin Bank Fixed Deposit

• Term deposits
• KGB Senior Suraksha
• KGB Dhanam 345
• Gramin Tax saver

Features of Kerala Gramin Bank Term Deposit

• The interest will be paid at monthly/quarterly/half-yearly.
• The fixed deposit can be from 7 days to 10 years.
• Loans against your deposit will be allowed up to the limit that has been prescribed.
• Premature closure is also allowed and the penalty is 1% on the applicable rate of interest.
• TDS will be applicable according to the IT guidelines.
• Deposits can be opened for minimum Rs.1,000 and there is no maximum amount.
• Nomination facility is available.
• Auto renewal facility is available.

Features of the KGB Senior Suraksha Fixed Deposit

• KGB Senior Suraksha is applicable for deposits which are between Rs.5 lakh and Rs.15 lakh with a minimum tenure of 5 years.
• The interest given to senior citizens under this scheme is 0.80% above the normal rate, which means senior citizens get an additional 0.30% interest on single deposits exceeding Rs.5 lakh in a single day.
• The rate of interest for this scheme is 6.20% p.a.

Features of the KGB Dhanam 345 Retail Deposit

• General public get an interest rate of 5.60%.
• Senior citizens get an interest rate of 6.10%.
• Minimum deposit amount is Rs.5,000 and the maximum deposit amount Rs.14,99,999.
• Penal charge of 1% is applicable for prematurely closed/prematurely extended.

Features of the Gramin Tax-Saver (GTS) Deposit

• General public get an interest rate of 5.40%.
• Senior citizens get an interest rate of 5.90%.
• The ceiling amount of investment is Rs.1.5lakh.
• Premature closure of the deposit is not allowed.

Eligibility for Kerala Gramin Bank Fixed Deposit

• You have to be a citizen of India.
• Members of the Hindu Undivided Family (HUF), firm, local bodies, any government department, company, etc.

Documents Required to Apply for Kerala Gramin Bank FD

• Aadhaar Card
• Driving License
• Passport
• Voter’s ID card
• Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card

FAQs on Kerala Gramin Bank Fixed Deposit

1. Can we open a Kerala Gramin Bank fixed deposit online?

   To open a Kerala Gramin Bank fixed deposit, you would have to visit your nearest KGB branch.

2. What is the maximum limit for Kerala Gramin Bank fixed deposits?

   There is no maximum limit for Kerala Gramin Bank fixed deposits.

3. Is nomination facility available for Kerala Gramin Bank fixed deposits?

   Yes, nomination facility is available for Kerala Gramin Bank fixed deposits.

4. Is auto-renewal facility available for Kerala Gramin Bank fixed deposits?

   Yes, auto-renewal facility is available for Kerala Gramin Bank fixed deposits.