Not every rupee needs to chase a return.
Fixed deposits are among the simplest and relatively safe options for the conservative part of a portfolio, particularly when placed with established banks. They can be useful for short- to medium-term requirements, liquidity planning and money where predictability matters more than chasing higher returns. We believe some part of a well-structured debt portfolio can sit in fixed deposits. The allocation will differ for every investor, but FDs can provide a useful layer of stability alongside other debt investments. The right FD is not necessarily the one displaying the highest rate—it also matters who the deposit is with, how long the money is committed, premature-withdrawal terms and how the maturity fits into your cash-flow plan. We keep this page deliberately simple: compare the rates available to us, understand the tenure, and then decide what role an FD should play in your debt portfolio.
Fixed Deposit Rates
We will update this table as current rates are received from the respective banks.
| BANK / NBFC | TENURE | MONTHLY (%) | QUARTERLY (%) | HALF-YEARLY (%) | FD RATE (% p.a.) | SR. CITIZEN RATE (% p.a.) | MIN DEPOSIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shriram Finance | 12 months | 6.64 | 6.68 | 6.74 | 6.85 | 7.35 | ₹5,000 |
| Shriram Finance | 15 months | 6.88 | 6.92 | 6.98 | 7.10 | 7.60 | ₹5,000 |
| Shriram Finance | 18–23 months | 6.83 | 6.87 | 6.93 | 7.05 | 7.55 | ₹5,000 |
| Shriram Finance | 24–35 months | 6.88 | 6.92 | 6.98 | 7.10 | 7.60 | ₹5,000 |
| Shriram Finance | 36–60 months | 7.25 | 7.30 | 7.36 | 7.50 | 8.00 | ₹5,000 |
| Bajaj Finance | 12–17 months | 6.41 | 6.44 | 6.49 | 6.60 | 6.95 | ₹15,000 |
| Bajaj Finance | 18–30 months | 6.64 | 6.68 | 6.74 | 6.85 | 7.20 | ₹15,000 |
| Bajaj Finance | 31–60 months | 7.16 | 7.20 | 7.27 | 7.40 | 7.75 | ₹15,000 |
| Mahindra Finance | 12 months | 6.40 | 6.45 | 6.50 | 6.60 | 6.85 | ₹5,000 |
| Mahindra Finance | 18 months | 6.40 | 6.45 | 6.50 | 6.60 | 6.85 | ₹5,000 |
| Mahindra Finance | 24 months | 6.65 | 6.70 | 6.75 | 6.85 | 7.10 | ₹5,000 |
| Mahindra Finance | 30 months | 6.65 | 6.70 | 6.75 | 6.85 | 7.10 | ₹5,000 |
| Mahindra Finance | 36 months | 7.15 | 7.20 | 7.25 | 7.40 | 7.75 | ₹5,000 |
| Mahindra Finance | 42 months | 7.15 | 7.20 | 7.25 | 7.40 | 7.75 | ₹5,000 |
| Mahindra Finance | 48 months | 7.20 | 7.25 | 7.30 | 7.45 | 7.80 | ₹5,000 |
| Mahindra Finance | 60 months | 7.20 | 7.25 | 7.30 | 7.45 | 7.80 | ₹5,000 |
| Suryoday SFB | 1 year | — | — | — | 7.25 | 7.40 | ₹1,000 |
| Suryoday SFB | Above 1 year–less than 18 months | — | — | — | 7.25 | 7.40 | ₹1,000 |
| Suryoday SFB | 18 months | — | — | — | 7.80 | 7.95 | ₹1,000 |
| Suryoday SFB | Above 18 months–2 years | — | — | — | 7.25 | 7.40 | ₹1,000 |
| Suryoday SFB | Above 2 years–less than 30 months | — | — | — | 7.25 | 7.40 | ₹1,000 |
| Suryoday SFB | 30 months | — | — | — | 8.10 | 8.25 | ₹1,000 |
| Suryoday SFB | Above 30 months–3 years | — | — | — | 7.25 | 7.40 | ₹1,000 |
| Suryoday SFB | Above 3 years–less than 5 years | — | — | — | 6.75 | 6.90 | ₹1,000 |
| Suryoday SFB | 5 years | — | — | — | 8.25 | 8.50 | ₹1,000 |
| Suryoday SFB | Above 5 years–10 years | — | — | — | 7.25 | 7.40 | ₹1,000 |
| Unity SFB | 12 months | — | — | — | 7.50 | 8.00 | ₹1,000 |
| Unity SFB | >12 months 1 day–500 days | — | — | — | 6.50 | 7.00 | ₹1,000 |
| Unity SFB | 501 days | — | — | — | 8.00 | 8.50 | ₹1,000 |
| Unity SFB | 502 days–18 months | — | — | — | 6.75 | 7.25 | ₹1,000 |
| Unity SFB | >18 months–700 days | — | — | — | 6.75 | 7.25 | ₹1,000 |
| Unity SFB | 701 days | — | — | — | 6.75 | 7.25 | ₹1,000 |
| Unity SFB | 702–998 days | — | — | — | 6.75 | 7.25 | ₹1,000 |
| Unity SFB | 999 days–34 months | — | — | — | 6.75 | 7.25 | ₹1,000 |
| Unity SFB | >34–36 months | — | — | — | 6.75 | 7.25 | ₹1,000 |
| Unity SFB | >36–60 months | — | — | — | 6.75 | 7.25 | ₹1,000 |
| Unity SFB | >60–120 months | — | — | — | 6.00 | 6.50 | ₹1,000 |
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