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Top Banks Offer Attractive Fixed Deposit Schemes for Citizens

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Several leading banks in the country have introduced special fixed deposit (FD) schemes with a 444-day tenure, providing attractive returns to general, senior, and super senior citizens. These schemes offer competitive interest rates, ranging from 6.50% to 7.45%, depending on the citizen's category. A Rs 1 lakh investment in these FDs can fetch significant returns, with estimated maturity values ranging from Rs 1,08,159.08 to Rs 1,08,418.26.

Key Takeaways:

  • State Bank of India (SBI) offers a 6.60% interest rate for general citizens, 7.10% for senior citizens, and 7.20% for super senior citizens in its Amrit Vrishti scheme.
  • Indian Bank's Ind Secure Product offers 6.70% for general citizens, 7.20% for senior citizens, and 7.45% for super senior citizens.
  • Bank of Baroda's bob Square Drive Deposit Scheme pays 6.60% to general citizens, 7.10% to senior citizens, and 7.20% to super senior citizens.
  • IDBI Bank's 444-day Utsav FD special deposit scheme offers 6.70% for general citizens, 7.20% for senior citizens, and 7.35% for super senior citizens.
  • Canara Bank provides 6.50% interest to general citizens and 7.00% to senior citizens on its 444-day FD.
  • The interest rates offered by these banks are valid for a 444-day tenure, during which the deposit earns interest.
  • A Rs 1 lakh investment in these FDs can fetch significant returns, with estimated maturity values ranging from Rs 1,08,159.08 to Rs 1,08,418.26 and interest amounts ranging from Rs 8,159.08 to Rs 8,418.26.
  • The maturity values and interest amounts mentioned above are estimates and may vary depending on the actual interest rates and other factors.

Statistics:

  • State Bank of India (SBI): 6.60% interest rate for general citizens, 7.10% for senior citizens, and 7.20% for super senior citizens.
  • Indian Bank: 6.70% for general citizens, 7.20% for senior citizens, and 7.45% for super senior citizens.
  • Bank of Baroda: 6.60% to general citizens, 7.10% to senior citizens, and 7.20% to super senior citizens.
  • IDBI Bank: 6.70% for general citizens, 7.20% for senior citizens, and 7.35% for super senior citizens.
  • Canara Bank: 6.50% interest for general citizens and 7.00% for senior citizens.
  • Estimated maturity values: Rs 1,08,159.08 to Rs 1,08,418.26.
  • Estimated interest amounts: Rs 8,159.08 to Rs 8,418.26.

Sources:

  • Times of India Business Desk
  • State Bank of India (SBI)
  • Indian Bank
  • Bank of Baroda
  • IDBI Bank
  • Canara Bank
  • The Economic Times (ET)

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