Individuals who wish to get assured returns can invest in fixed deposit schemes offered by government-owned institutions of Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Transport Development Finance Corporation Limited and Tamil Nadu Power Finance & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited are two government enterprises that offer fixed deposit schemes to the general public and senior citizens at attractive interest rates.
Tamilnadu Transport Development Finance Corporation Limited (TDFC) is a finance company owned by the government of Tamil Nadu. It has been registered as a Non-Banking Finance Organisation with the Reserve Bank of India.
The features of TDFC fixed deposit schemes are as follows:
TDFC offers two deposit schemes to its customers namely, Period Interest Payment Scheme (PIPS) and Money Multiplier Scheme (MMS).
In Period Interest Payment Scheme (PIPS), the interest is paid on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis. The minimum deposit for this scheme is Rs.50,000.
Given below are the interest rates of the Period Interest Payment Scheme for the general public with effect from 10 August 2024:
Tenure | Monthly | Quarterly | Yearly |
24 months | - | 8.25% p.a. | - |
36 months | 8.30% p.a. | 8.30% p.a. | 8.56% p.a. |
48 months | 8.10% p.a. | 8.10% p.a. | 8.35% p.a. |
60 months | 8.10% p.a. | 8.10% p.a. | 8.35% p.a. |
Given below are the interest rates of the Period Interest Payment Scheme for senior citizens with effect from 10 August 2024:
Tenure | Monthly | Quarterly | Yearly |
24 months | - | 8.40% p.a. | - |
36 months | 8.50% p.a. | 8.50% p.a. | 8.77% p.a. |
48 months | 8.25% p.a. | 8.25% p.a. | 8.51% p.a. |
60 months | 8.25% p.a. | 8.25% p.a. | 8.51% p.a. |
Given below are the interest rates of the Period Interest Payment Scheme for others (non-public or institutions) with effect from 10 August 2024:
Tenure | Monthly | Quarterly | Yearly |
24 months | - | 7.60% p.a. | - |
36 months | 7.75% p.a. | 7.75% p.a. | 7.98% p.a. |
48 months | 8.00% p.a. | 8.00% p.a. | 8.24% p.a. |
60 months | 8.00% p.a. | 8.00% p.a. | 8.24% p.a. |
In Money Multiplier Scheme (MMS), the interest is compounded on a quarterly basis at the appropriate rate and paid along with the principal at maturity.
The minimum deposit amount for this scheme is Rs.50,000 and the maximum deposit amount for this scheme is Rs. 5 crore.
Given below are the interest rates of the Money Multiplier Scheme for the general public with effect from 10 August 2024:
Tenure | Basic Rate | Effective Yield |
12 months | 8.10% p.a. | 8.35% p.a. |
24 months | 8.25% p.a. | 8.87% p.a. |
36 months | 8.30% p.a. | 9.32% p.a. |
48 months | 8.10% p.a. | 9.45% p.a. |
60 months | 8.10% p.a. | 9.86% p.a. |
Given below are the interest rates of the Money Multiplier Scheme for senior citizens with effect from 10 August 2024:
Tenure | Basic Rate | Effective Yield |
12 months | 8.25% p.a. | 8.51% p.a. |
24 months | 8.40% p.a. | 9.04% p.a. |
36 months | 8.50% p.a. | 9.57% p.a. |
48 months | 8.25% p.a. | 9.66% p.a. |
60 months | 8.25% p.a. | 10.09% p.a. |
Given below are the interest rates of the Money Multiplier Scheme for others (non-individual or institutions) with effect from 10 August 2024
Tenure | Basic Rate | Effective Yield |
12 months | 7.50% p.a. | 7.71% p.a. |
24 months | 7.60% p.a. | 8.13% p.a. |
36 months | 7.75% p.a. | 8.63% p.a. |
48 months | 8.00% p.a. | 9.32% p.a. |
60 months | 8.00% p.a. | 9.72% p.a. |
To apply for a TDFC fixed deposit scheme, you have to download the application form in PDF format from the official website and take its printout. The completed form can be sent to TDFC or submitted to your nearest deposit collection centre.
Take a look at the documents required to open a new fixed deposit scheme:
The following documents are required to renew your deposit:
Tamil Nadu Power Finance & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (TNPFC) functions as a non-banking finance company owned by the government of Tamil Nadu.
It offers two fixed deposit schemes namely, Non-Cumulative Fixed Deposit and Cumulative Fixed Deposit.
The features of Cumulative Fixed Deposit are as follows:
Given below are the interest rates of Cumulative Fixed Deposit:
Tenure | Rate of Interest for General Public | Rate of Interest for Senior Citizen |
12 months | 8.10% p.a. | 8.60% p.a. |
24 months | 8.25% p.a. | 8.75% p.a. |
36 months | 8.30% p.a. | 8.80% p.a. |
48 months | 8.10% p.a. | 8.60% p.a. |
60 months | 8.10% p.a. | 8.60% p.a. |
The features of Cumulative Fixed Deposit are as follows:
Given below are the interest rates of Non Cumulative Fixed Deposit:
Tenure | Rate of Interest for General Public | Rate of Interest for Senior Citizen |
24 months | 8.25% p.a. | 8.25% p.a. |
36 months | 8.30% p.a. | 8.80% p.a. |
48 months | 8.10% p.a. | 8.60% p.a. |
60 months | 8.10% p.a. | 8.60% p.a. |
The following documents are required to open a new fixed deposit scheme:
The interest rate on the loan will be 2% higher when compared to the interest rate on deposits.
TDFC offers two fixed deposit schemes to its customers namely, Period Interest Payment Scheme (PIPS) and Money Multiplier Scheme (MMS).
Yes. A nomination facility is available.
Yes. You can avail of a loan once up to 75% of the deposit amount after three months from the deposit date.
Yes. However, you cannot withdraw your deposit for a period of three months from the deposit date.
TNPFC offers two fixed deposit schemes to its customers - Cumulative Fixed Deposit and Non Cumulative Fixed Deposit.
Yes, TNPFC fixed deposits can be opened online.
Yes, you can avail of loans against TNPFC deposits.
Yes, TNPFC offers a nomination facility.
Yes, a premature withdrawal facility is available on TNPFC fixed deposits.
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