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Updated 19 Dec 2023
Once we retire, we search for risk-free investment avenues with good returns. Fixed Deposits are one of the best options for it. Most of the banks offer an extra return of 0.50% to senior and super-senior citizens. Indian Bank does it too. The FD tenure offered by them ranges from 7 days to 10 years.
Let’s dive deep into the details of senior citizen FDs offered by them.
Fixed Deposit interest rate less than ₹ 2 crores w.e.f. 4th March 2023-
| Tenure | Interest Rate for Senior Citizens (per annum) |
|---|---|
| 7 days to 14 days | 2.80% |
| 15 days to 29 days | 3.30% |
| 30 days to 45 days | 3.50% |
| 46 days to 90 days | 3.75% |
| 91 days to 120 days | 4.00% |
| 121 days to 180 days | 4.35% |
| 181 days to less than 9 months | 5.00% |
| 9 months to less than 1 year | 5.25% |
| 1 Year | 6.60% |
| Above 1 year to less than 2 years | 6.80% |
| 2 years to less than 3 years | 7.20% |
| 3 years to less than 5 years | 6.75% |
| 5 years | 6.75% |
| Above 5 years | 6.85% |
Note:
Fixed Deposit interest rate from more than ₹ 2 crores to less than ₹ 5 crores w.ef. 7th Feb 2023-
| Tenure | Interest Rate for Senior Citizens (per annum) |
|---|---|
| 7 days to 14 days | 5.50% |
| 15 days to 29 days | 5.50% |
| 30 days to 45 days | 6.50% |
| 46 days to 90 days | 5.75% |
| 91 days to 120 days | 5.75% |
| 121 days to 180 days | 6.00% |
| 181 days to less than 9 months | 6.00% |
| 9 months to less than 1 year | 6.75% |
| 1 Year | 7.20% |
| Above 1 year to less than 2 years | 7.15% |
| 2 years to less than 3 years | 6.60% |
| 3 years to less than 5 years | 6.50% |
| 5 years | 6.50% |
| Above 5 years | 6.75% |
Note:
The eligibility criteria for the senior citizen FDs is that they need to be at least or above the age of 60. The documents required are similar to the general public requirements, such as Identity and address proofs.
What are the age criteria for super senior citizens?
To be eligible to open a senior citizen Fixed Deposit account, you need to be 80 years old or above on the date of application.
Can I open a joint FD account with a senior citizen rate?
Yes, but typically, the primary account holder must be a senior citizen to avail of the special rates.
What are the required documents to open an FD account with Indian Bank?
An investor needs identity proof along with address proof and two passport-sized photographs to open an FD account with an Indian bank.
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