Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited (DHFL) was an Indian housing finance company. DHFL was declared insolvent in 2019, underwent resolution proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), and was acquired by Piramal Capital & Housing Finance Limited in December 2021. DHFL no longer operates as an independent entity and does not offer recurring deposit or other financial products.
The company was founded in 1984 whose main aim was to provide affordable housing finance to lower and middle-income groups, especially in semi-urban and rural India. DHFL had collaborated with leading banks like Punjab & Sind Bank, Central Bank of India, Union Bank of India (which merged with United Bank of India in April 2020) and YES Bank to offer home loans, insurance, and fixed deposit schemes through its wide network across India.
‘Small Savings Scheme’ is a recurring deposit plan from DHFL offering customers flexible deposit amounts and tenures to choose from. Recurring deposits help individuals to plan for a future expenditure and save the required funds for that over a period of time.
The advantage of opening a recurring deposit account is that customers can save steadily by contributing small amounts monthly and can earn a lump sum at the time of maturity of their deposits. The account holder can decide on the deposit amount and tenure of his deposit depending on his financial situation.
To open an RD account with DHFL, the following information is necessary:
The DHFL Recurring Deposit Scheme offers the following features:
To apply for an RD account with DHFL, please complete these steps:
The RD Calculator, an automatic tool provided by DHFL (Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited), allows people to estimate their earnings on their regular deposits. Customers can enter important criteria such as deposit amount, tenure, and interest rate to calculate maturity and interest earned at the end of the savings period.
You can use the calculator by following the steps given below:
A recurring deposit's minimum and the maximum amount varies from bank to bank. Generally, the minimum deposit amount is Rs.100 per month, and the maximum deposit amount can go up to Rs.15,00,000 per month.
If you default on a recurring deposit payment, the bank may charge a penalty or suspend the RD account until the default is rectified. The bank may also close the RD account if the default is not rectified within a specific time period.
An individual with savings or a current account can open a recurring deposit account in the same bank. In the case of individuals under the age of 18 years, an RD account can be opened with a guardian as the joint account holder.
Some banks may allow you to make a one-time lump sum payment in addition to the regular monthly payments.
The interest rate for an RD is calculated based on the deposited amount, the tenure of the RD, and the bank's interest rate policy. The interest rate is usually higher for longer tenures.
Most banks only allow you to withdraw money from a recurring deposit after the end of the tenure. However, some banks may allow partial or complete withdrawals with certain conditions and penalties.
You can open a joint recurring deposit account with their spouse, parent, or any other individual. A joint RD account can be opened in the name of two individuals or the name of an individual and a minor.
Recurring deposits are not tax-saving. However, the interest earned on an RD is taxable as per the individual's tax slab.
Many banks give the option to open a recurring deposit online through their websites or mobile apps. You can fill out an online application form, submit the required documents, and make the initial deposit online.
Yes, you can take a loan against their recurring deposit. Most banks offer loan facilities against the deposited amount.

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