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Term Deposit, also known as Fixed Deposit, is an investment which is made by parking a specific amount of money within a financial institution for a prearranged time period. This investment is held by a fixed rate of interest throughout the life of the plan, which usually ranges from 1 month to 5 years. It is a popular mode of investment as its rates are majorly impervious to market fluctuations. An investor can receive the cumulated returns at the end of the tenure; any premature withdrawal is subject to charges applied by the respective institution. If the investor wishes to receive the interest income before the time of maturity, they can opt for a plan which provides the interest during weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly intervals. Term Deposits can be availed through financial institutions like banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), credit unions and building societies.
The rates of interest offered by various financial institutions differ according to the tenure of the investment and their company policy.
The following table illustrates the highest rates of interests offered by the banks in India (in alphabetical order):
Name of the Bank | Regular Deposit Rates (per annum) | Senior Citizen Deposit Rates (per annum) |
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City Union Bank | 6.25%-7.10% | 6.25%-7.35% |
DCB Bank | 4.00%-7.75% | 4.50%-8.25% |
IDFC Bank | 4.00%-8.25% | 4.50%-8.75% |
Kotak Mahindra Bank | 3.50%-7.30% | 4.00%-7.80% |
Ratnakar Bank | 5.00%-7.75% | 5.50%-8.25% |
*Above Interest rates are for deposit amount less than Rs.1 crore.
The latest available data indicates that IDFC Bank and Ratnakar Bank offer the highest rates of interest on term deposits. The interest rates spelled out for the senior citizens tend to be higher than that offered to the general public. However, certain banks do not provide higher rate of interests for senior citizens who have not opted for domestic term deposits.
Term Deposits harbour a unique set of monetary features that make them a favoured form of investment among the general public.
The essential characteristics of term deposits have been enlisted below:
An investment for a term deposit requires a significant amount of funds. One tends to consider options that would give them the highest returns and timely interest payments.
The following factors can be taken into consideration while opting for a term deposit plan:
The process of applying for a term deposit is similar to that of a savings account. In fact, if a potential investor is looking to open a term deposit at a bank which already houses their savings account, the process becomes more simplified. A majority of the banks and other financial institutions have enabled online provisions to application with time-saving verification process. It must be noted that the eligibility criteria rolled out by these institutions could differ and hence, one must check their necessary parameters before applying for a plan.
An investor can open a term deposit account by visiting the bank or the financial institution where they wish to create the account. This would be followed by filling out an application form for the same and verification of the essential documents such as their PAN card and Aadhaar Card. They might also be required to submit photocopies of the requisite documents.
One can also opt to apply for a term deposit online through the steps mentioned (could vary with each bank):
Closing a term deposit account prior to maturity is accompanied by penalty charges. If one wishes to prematurely withdraw the deposit, they must notify the respective bank or financial institution. This would require the submission of a document validating the closure towards the institution. The necessary charges would be deducted from the amount received by the investor.
A term deposit account be closed online through the following steps (could vary with each bank):
A non-cumulative deposit includes regular interest payouts at fixed intervals. An investor selects the pay-out frequency i.e. fortnightly, monthly, quarterly or yearly, while opting for a term deposit plan. This is preferred by those who would benefit from regular cash inflow apart from their income.
Long-term deposits are locked in with a maturity that ranges between 1 to 10 years. The interest rate ranges from 7.5%-8.25%. This is chosen by investors who wish to increase their savings across a long period of time.
A term deposit account offers interest on the principal amount deposited by the account holder for a fixed term. The deposited amount in the term deposit account cannot be liquidated before the end of the term without a notice or loss of potential interest. A term deposit account can be opened for a fixed term where the maturity ranges from months to years. Based on the type of the account, the account holder can choose to receive the interest at monthly or quarterly intervals or on the maturity of the account. Whether it is an individual, partnership firm, private and public limited company, society, trust, HUF/specified association or any other establishment, the term deposit can be opened with various types of financial institutions, banks, credit unions, and building societies. The rate of interest in a term deposit account is fixed for a predetermined period of term.
A domestic term deposit is a product from the State Bank of India (SBI) that offers interest to the account holder for depositing a certain amount money for a fixed term. A domestic account allows liquidity before the maturity at a loss of interest. The bank offers various types of term deposits that can be opened for a term ranging from few days to a maximum of 10 years. The account offers different enhanced interest rates for senior citizens. At the end of the term, the account holder will be benefited with the interest along with the principal amount. He/she may choose to renew or close the account at maturity.
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According to the annual report of the Reserve Bank of India, the Weighted Average Lending Rates (WALRs) in scheduled commercial banks on outstanding rupee loans for sectors such as housing, large industries and credit cards have gone up by 5-76 basis points (bps) between March-end and June-end 2018.
The median term deposit rate and one-year Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate increased by 5 BPS and 3 BPS respectively following the policy rate hike of 25 bps on 6 June 2018. In terms of outstanding rupee loans in credit cards, WALR increased by 76 bps, from 37.79% in March to 38.55% Ain June.
11 September 2018
SBI has reduced the interest rates of its term deposits. Now, the interest rate on deposits of 456 days to below 3 years is 6.75% and the interest rate on deposits of 180 days to below 1 year is 6.5%. The rates for the same tenure for senior citizens will be 7.25% and 7%.
16 March 2017
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