FIXED DEPOSIT

HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT FIXED DEPOSIT SCHEME?

Published By Livemint | 19 Mar, 2023

FIXED DEPOSIT

FD is a popular investment among investors with low risk appetite

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WHERE TO DEPOSIT FD?

FD can be deposited in any bank or NBFC. Know tips of FD investment

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SAFETY

Larger banks are safer than smaller banks due to their size & financial strengths

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PRIVATE OR PSU?

Experts suggest of sticking to PSU banks or selected private banks

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INTEREST RATES

Smaller banks offer higher interest rates than larger banks to remain competitive

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CUMULATIVE FD

This type lets you reinvest the interest income earned on FD, so that interest is compounded

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NON CUMULATIVE FD

Interest is credited to your bank account at regular intervals

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PREMATURE WITHDRAWAL

Select a bank that offers premature FD withdrawal facility

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PENALTY

 Choose the bank with lowest premature withdrawal penalty

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FD SCHEMES

Compare the pros and cons of FD schemes provided by different banks 

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