Latest FD Interest Rates: If you are looking for an investment option that offers security and guaranteed returns then fixed deposits (FDs) can be a good choice. In an FD, people invest a lump sum amount in a bank for a fixed tenure at an agreed interest rate, and at the end of the tenure, they receive the amount invested along with compound interest.
1/12Many people are not aware that, despite offering a guaranteed interest rate and being a risk-free investment, deposits made in 5-year FDs are eligible for tax deductions of up to Rs 1.5 lakh per year under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act.
2/12Let’s take a look at the latest interest rates offered by top banks such as SBI, PNB, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and the Post Office in 5-year FD. To illustrate, let’s consider an example where you invest Rs 5 lakh in a 5-year FD.
3/12For general customers - 6.50 per cent For senior citizens - 7.50 per cent
4/12If you invest Rs 5 lakh as a lump sum in SBI's FD for 5 years then according to the calculations - As a general customer, you will receive Rs 6,90,210. - As a senior citizen, you will receive Rs 7,24,974.
5/12For general customers - 6.50 per cent For senior citizens - 7.00 per cent
6/12If you invest Rs 5 lakh as a lump sum in PNB's FD for 5 years then according to the calculations - As a general customer, you will receive Rs 6,90,210. - As a senior citizen, you will receive Rs 7,07,389.
7/12For general customers - 7 per cent For senior citizens - 7.50 per cent
8/12If you invest Rs 5 lakh as a lump sum in HDFC's FD for 5 years then according to the calculations - As a general customer, you will receive Rs 7,07,389. - As a senior citizen, you will receive Rs 7,24,974.
9/12For general customers - 7 per cent For senior citizens - 7.50 per cent
10/12If you invest Rs 5 lakh as a lump sum in ICICI's FD for 5 years then according to the calculations - As a general customer, you will receive Rs 7,07,389. - As a senior citizen, you will receive Rs 7,24,974.
11/12The Post Office offers an interest rate of 7.50 per cent on 5-year FDs.
12/12If you invest Rs 5 lakh in Post Office FD for 5 years then according to the calculations you will receive Rs 7,24,974 after 5 years.