Fixed deposit rates

General and senior-citizen rates on a 1-year deposit, across major public and private banks.

Bank1-yr general1-yr senior citizenMin. deposit
State Bank of India6.80%7.30%₹1,000
Punjab National Bank6.75%7.25%₹1,000
Bank of Baroda6.85%7.35%₹1,000
HDFC Bank6.60%7.10%₹5,000
ICICI Bank6.70%7.20%₹5,000
Axis Bank Popular7.00%7.50%₹5,000
AU Small Finance Bank7.25%7.75%₹1,000
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank7.40%7.90%₹1,000

Rates shown are indicative for planning comparisons and change often — confirm the current rate on the bank’s own website before opening a deposit.

Investment plans

Government-backed and market-linked options, ordered from most conservative to most growth-oriented.

Compare safe, government-backed schemes and market-linked plans to match your goals and risk appetite. Rates below are for the July–September 2026 quarter for small savings schemes.

Investment Plan Return Rate Lock-in / Tenure Tax Benefit Key Notes
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% p.a. 15 years Tax-free (EEE) Govt-backed, partial withdrawal after year 7
National Savings Certificate (NSC) 7.7% p.a. 5 years Section 80C Interest taxable; available at post offices
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana 8.2% p.a. Till girl turns 21 Tax-free (EEE) For a girl child under 10 years
Senior Citizen Savings Scheme 8.2% p.a. 5 years (+3 yr extension) Section 80C For age 60+; quarterly payout
National Pension System (NPS) 9–12% avg. Till retirement (60) Extra 80CCD(1B) Market-linked; equity + bonds mix
ELSS Mutual Funds Market-linked 3 years Section 80C Shortest 80C lock-in; equity-linked
SIP / Mutual Funds Flexible No lock-in* None (unless ELSS) Start from ₹500/month
Corporate Fixed Deposits 7.5%–8.5% Varies by issuer None Higher risk — check credit rating

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