Top 5 Bank FDs: Bank Fixed Deposits (FDs) remain a popular choice among conservative investors seeking stable returns. The current high-interest-rate scenario presents an opportune moment for investments, particularly before potential repo rate reductions by the RBI. Selecting the optimal FD among various banking institutions requires careful consideration of interest rates and terms.
The RBI’s decision to maintain current repo rates during its October monetary policy review suggests an end to its repo rate pause. Financial analysts anticipate interest rate reductions by the central bank in the coming policy reviews.
This anticipated shift in interest rates could lead to declining FD rates in subsequent periods. While previous FD investments benefited from increasing rates, future investments might yield lower returns as interest rates decrease.
Top 5 Bank Fixed Deposits
The ET Intelligence Group has compiled data on the top 5 bank FDs across different time periods – one, two, three, and five years. Their analysis includes calculations showing potential returns on a Rs 10,000 investment across these tenure options.
| Tenure: 1 YEAR | ||
| Bank | Interest Rate (%) Compounded Quarterly | What Rs 10,000 Will Grow To |
| Bandhan Bank | 8.05 | 10,830 |
| IndusInd Bank | 7.75 | 10,798 |
| RBL Bank | 7.5 | 10,771 |
| Karnataka Bank | 7.35 | 10,756 |
| YES Bank | 7.25 | 10,745 |
| TENURE: 2 YEARS | ||
| RBL Bank | 8 | 11,717 |
| IndusInd Bank | 7.75 | 11,659 |
| DCB Bank | 7.5 | 11,602 |
| Karnataka Bank | 7.35 | 11,568 |
| IDFC First Bank | 7.25 | 11,545 |
| TENURE: 3 YEARS | ||
| DCB Bank | 7.55 | 12,516 |
| RBL Bank | 7.5 | 12,497 |
| Bandhan Bank | 7.25 | 12,405 |
| IndusInd Bank | 7.25 | 12,405 |
| YES Bank | 7.25 | 12,405 |
| TENURE: 5 YEARS | ||
| DCB Bank | 7.4 | 14,428 |
| Dhanlaxmi Bank | 7.25 | 14,323 |
| IndusInd Bank | 7.25 | 14,323 |
| Yes Bank | 7.25 | 14,323 |
| RBL Bank | 7.1 | 14,217 |
Individuals with surplus funds or maturing FDs could consider current high-interest rates for reinvestment. Nirav Karkera, Head Research, Fisdom is of the view that this is a good time for fixed income investors to lock-in rates at the current elevated levels.
According to ET’s expert consultations, longer-duration FDs might experience minimal impact from initial rate reductions, while shorter and medium-term deposits could face more significant interest rate decreases. This trend suggests reduced likelihood of securing higher rates upon FD maturity in future periods.
