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Financials
As the financial landscape continues to evolve, banks in India have been innovating with special fixed deposit (FD) schemes, offering higher interest rates to attract investors. These limited-time offers have become particularly popular among those seeking better returns on their savings. However, investors should be aware that the deadline for investing in these schemes is rapidly approaching, with several prominent banks set to close their special FD options on March 31, 2025.
SBI is one of the leading banks offering special fixed deposit options. Two notable schemes are:
SBI Amrit Vrishti: This special tenor plan has a tenure of 444 days, offering an interest rate of 7.25% for general citizens and 7.75% for senior citizens. The scheme is open until March 31, 2025[1][2].
SBI Amrit Kalash: With a tenure of 400 days, this scheme offers interest rates of 7.10% for general citizens and 7.60% for senior citizens. The scheme remains valid until March 31, 2025[1][2].
IDBI Bank's Utsav Callable FD is another attractive option, offering varying interest rates based on tenure:
Indian Bank provides the IND Supreme 300 Days and IND Super 400 Days FDs. These schemes are particularly appealing to super senior citizens, with rates up to 8.05% for the IND Supreme scheme[3][5].
HDFC Bank is offering a special edition FD with a tenure of 35 months. Regular investors earn an interest rate of 7.35%, while senior citizens receive a slightly higher rate of 7.85%, benefiting from an additional 0.50% return[3][4].
Punjab & Sind Bank offers various tenures with attractive interest rates. For example, the 333-day tenure FD offers an interest rate of 7.20%, while the 444-day tenure provides 7.30%. A 555-day callable FD yields an interest rate of 7.45%[1][3].
Investors must act quickly as the special FD schemes will close on March 31, 2025. With potential interest rate reductions expected in the future due to economic factors and RBI policies, securing these higher rates now could be wise[4][5].
Following recent interest rate cuts by the RBI, financial experts suggest that future rate reductions may occur in mid-2025. This makes it crucial for investors to maximize their savings by investing in these schemes before they expire[4].
The special fixed deposit schemes offered by SBI, IDBI Bank, Indian Bank, HDFC Bank, and Punjab & Sind Bank provide a limited-time opportunity for investors to secure higher interest rates and enhance their savings. As these schemes are set to close soon, investors should consider investing quickly to take advantage of these attractive rates before they disappear.