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Banks offering highest interest rate to senior citizens for FDs

Senior citizens prefer fixed deposits for the risk-free returns they offer. They can maximize their returns by choosing the best rates that banks are offering

September 04, 2025 / 12:37 IST
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Senior citizens prefer fixed deposits (FDs) for the security they offer, their guaranteed returns and low risk. Banks often offer higher interest rates for this demographic, which prefers risk-free investment.
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To maximise FD returns, select a bank with competitive interest rates. Here's a list of top private and public sector banks offering the best FD rates on deposits of up to Rs 1 crore. The list is based on BankBazaar data as of September 1.
IndusInd Bank
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IndusInd Bank offers senior citizens a 7.5 percent interest rate on two-year FDs, the highest among private banks.
Axis Bank
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Axis Bank provides a 7.35 percent interest rate on 5-10 year FDs for senior citizens.
HDFC Bank
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HDFC Bank offers a 7.10 percent interest rate on FDs with a tenure of 18-21 months.
ICICI Bank
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ICICI Bank offers senior citizens a 7.10 percent interest rate on FDs with a tenure of two years one day to 10 years.
Kotak Bank
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Kotak Mahindra Bank offers senior citizens a 7.1 percent rate on FDs with a tenure of 391 days to less than 23 months.
Bank of Baroda
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Bank of Baroda offers senior citizens a 7.10 percent interest rate on FDs with a 444-day tenure.
Punjab National Bank
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Punjab National Bank offers senior citizens a 7.10 percent interest rate on FDs for a tenure of 390 days.
Union Bank of India
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Union Bank of India offers senior citizens a 7.10 percent interest rate on FDs for a tenure of 456 days.
SBI
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State Bank of India offers an interest rate of 7.05 percent for 5-10 years FD by senior citizens.
Canara Bank
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Canara Bank provides senior citizens with an interest rate of 7 percent on FDs for a tenure of 444 days.
RBI
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The Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation, a RBI subsidiary, guarantees investments in fixed deposits of up to Rs 5 lakh.
Moneycontrol PF Team
first published: Sep 4, 2025 12:37 pm

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