Highest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: A fixed deposit (FD) is a financial instrument that allows individuals to invest a predetermined sum of money for a specific duration. The tenure of the fixed deposit can be chosen by the investor, providing flexibility in investment options.
Investors looking to generate additional income through fixed deposits have a wide range of options available.
The investment period can span from as short as seven days to as long as 10 years, with the interest rate varying based on the selected tenure.
Several top banks offer competitive interest rates on one-year fixed deposits, providing investors with attractive investment opportunities.
Here is a look at the top banks that offer highest interest rates on 1-year FDs, as listed by ET:
| Bank Fixed Deposit Rates | |
| Bank Name | |
| 1-year tenure (%) | |
| SMALL FINANCE BANKS | |
| AU Small Finance Bank | 7.25 |
| Equitas Small Finance Bank | 8.2 |
| ESAF Small Finance Bank | 6 |
| Jana Small Finance | 8.25 |
| NorthEast Small Finance Bank | 7 |
| Suryoday Small Finance Bank | 6.85 |
| Ujjivan Small Finance Bank | 8.25 |
| Unity Small Finance Bank | 7.85 |
| Utkarsh Small Finance Bank | 8 |
| PRIVATE SECTOR BANKS | |
| Axis Bank | 6.7 |
| Bandhan Bank | 7.25 |
| City Union Bank | 7 |
| CSB Bank | 5 |
| DBS Bank | 7 |
| DCB Bank | 7.1 |
| Federal Bank | 6.8 |
| HDFC Bank | 6.6 |
| ICICI Bank | 6.7 |
| IDFC First Bank | 6.5 |
| IndusInd Bank | 7.75 |
| Jammu & Kashmir Bank | 7 |
| Karur Vysya Bank | 7 |
| Karnataka Bank | 7.1 |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | 7.1 |
| RBL Bank | 7.5 |
| SBM Bank India | 7.05 |
| South Indian Bank | 6.7 |
| Tamilnad Mercantile Bank | 7 |
| YES Bank | 7.25 |
| PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS | |
| Bank of Baroda | 6.85 |
| Bank of India | 6.8 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 6.75 |
| Canara Bank | 6.85 |
| Central Bank of India | 6.85 |
| Indian Bank | 6.1 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 6.9 |
| Punjab National Bank | 6.8 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 6.3 |
| State Bank of India | 6.8 |
| Union Bank of India | 6.8 |
| FOREIGN BANKS | |
| Deutsche Bank | 7 |
| HSBC Bank | 4 |
| Standard Chartered Bank | 7.5 |
| Source: Paisabazaar quoted by ET | |
| Interest rates as of 27 August 2024 | |
Booking an FD without PAN: Implications
In the absence of PAN, following are the implications for customers:
* TDS will be recovered at 20%(as against 10%)
* NO TDS credit from the Income Tax department
* NO TDS certificate will be issued (As per CBDT circular no:03/11)
* Form 15G/H and other exemption certificates will be invalid and penal TDS will apply.
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When is TDS deducted?
TDS is deducted every time the bank pays/re-invests interest during the financial year. In addition TDS is also deducted on interest accrued(but not yet paid) at the end of financial year viz. 31st March, says ET.
Liability for TDS
If the aggregate interest that you are likely to earn for all your deposits held across branches in a customer ID is greater than Rs 40,000/- (Rs 50,000/- for senior citizens) in a financial year , you become liable for TDS.
It is important to note that the tax liability for TDS purposes is determined based on the PAN number and not on a per-branch basis. Even deposits held by minors are subject to TDS, and the credit for the TDS can be claimed by the person in whose hands the minor’s income is included.
