fixed deposits

SBI FD vs Post office deposit rates 2021: Check interest rate and other details

Post Office term deposit schemes involve deposits from one year to five years and the interest on Post Office deposits was revised on April 1, 2021. For 1 to 3 years deposit time, it offers an interest rate of 5.5% and for a 5-year time deposit account, the Post Office offers an interest rate of 6.7%.

Apr 03, 2021, 16:09 PM IST

Benefits of buying Kisan Vikas patra over regular Bank FD: What should you choose?

While many of us will have several plans on investment and savings, a wisely chosen option is surely going to make us reap long term benefits.

Jan 05, 2021, 10:51 AM IST

SBI cuts interest rates on fixed deposits on select tenors –Check out FD rates for general public, senior citizen

The new rates of interest are effective from September 10.

Sep 14, 2020, 10:46 AM IST

Kotak Mahindra Bank reduces interest rate on savings deposits – Check out new rates

Customers with daily balance of over Rs 1 lakh will earn 4 percent interest.

May 26, 2020, 12:00 PM IST

Know how much you can afford to invest before taking the leap

If you are a beginner, you can go a recurring deposit scheme available in banks for investment.

Jan 16, 2018, 10:18 AM IST

Know what happens to fixed deposits if your bank shuts down

One of the major reasons why our parents and many in our generation would like to have this investment pool, is because of it's safety features.

Jan 11, 2018, 18:16 PM IST

Keep these things in mind when switching from FD to Debt Mutual Fund

Generally, most people choose FD because this is considered to be safe investment.

Dec 21, 2017, 09:11 AM IST

As FD rates fall, here's where you can invest for higher returns

In the present scenario, where interest rates are following a downward slope, investors dependent on income from traditional financial instruments such as fixed deposits (FDs) don't have much to cheer about.

Aug 15, 2017, 16:26 PM IST

Falling FD rates: Invest in these financial instruments to get attractive returns

In the present scenario, where interest rates are following a downward slope, investors dependent on income from traditional financial instruments such as fixed deposits (FDs) don't have much to cheer about.

Aug 10, 2017, 19:02 PM IST

How new age investors are opting for alternative investment options rather than traditional means

Here are some of the alternate investment options which are wooing this smart generation of leaders: Digital GoldDigital gold currency (or DGC) is a form of electronic money (or digital currency) based on mass units of gold. It is a kind of representative money that are exchangeable for gold on demand.

Jul 15, 2017, 12:43 PM IST

Know where you can get interest rate of above 8% on fixed deposits

Fixed deposits allow you to put in a lump sum for a pre-stipulated period of time and earn a fixed rate of interest on it.

Apr 07, 2017, 16:11 PM IST

Banned notes of Rs 1000 and Rs 500 seized in searches should be invested in fixed deposits: HC

Demonetised currency notes of Rs 1000 and Rs 500 denomination seized in corruption cases and other criminal matters and which is accounted for should be invested in fixed deposits with nationalised banks by December 30, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled.

Dec 22, 2016, 18:17 PM IST

Real return on Fixed Deposits

Not all can undertsand the tricky relationship between the investment made and rate of return earned on the amount. 

Jun 12, 2016, 20:13 PM IST

High value FDs to earn higher rate; norms to be issued soon: RBI

Unbreakable high value fixed deposits will soon earn higher rate of interest with the Reserve Bank of India allowing banks to offer differential rates.

Feb 04, 2015, 16:23 PM IST

Norms for differential rate for non-callable deposits soon: RBI

High value fixed deposits of over Rs 1 crore by individuals without premature withdrawal option can avail of differential interest rats, RBI on Tuesday said.

Feb 03, 2015, 19:44 PM IST

PNB revises interest rates on FDs by up to 2%

State-owned Punjab National Bank on Friday realigned interest rates on fixed deposits of Rs 1 crore-Rs 10 crore by up to 2 percent.

Oct 10, 2014, 19:30 PM IST

India's love affair with gold may be over

Kiran Laxman Salunkhe used to buy jewellery during religious festivals, but sliding gold prices have led the young farmer to break with his family`s traditional investment.

Sep 12, 2014, 07:49 AM IST

Fixed deposits - the road to long-term profit

Investment is as easy as operating a normal bank account, and on maturity, the amount can be automatically credited to your regular account.

Sep 10, 2014, 15:01 PM IST

Dena Bank, OBC shares fall amid concerns over Rs 436 cr scam

Shares of Dena Bank and Oriental Bank of Commerce plunged up to 5 percent amid concerns related to a suspected scam.

Aug 20, 2014, 17:30 PM IST