Revision of Interest Rates On Domestic Term Deposits
Revision of Interest Rates On Domestic Term Deposits
Revision of Interest Rates On Domestic Term Deposits
2022
Further to CO: R&GR Circular Dep-9/2022-23 dated 31.05.2022, the interest rate on Domestic term
deposits stands revised as under with effect from 04.07.2022.
The above interest rates are also applicable to NRE term deposits, Tax Saver Scheme and
Capital Gains Scheme Type B (Term Deposits) 1988 Scheme.
The interest rate applicable for “Deposit/s of above ₹5 crore” and approval for acceptance of such
deposit/s shall be obtained from Treasury Branch. This condition is also applicable to cases
where the aggregate value of deposits of an individual customer is above ₹5 crores for the
day. Aggregate value of deposits placed on a day for different tenors / identical tenor will be
reckoned for deciding applicable interest rate. Zones and Branches to follow the guidelines
spelt out in circular no. Genl.10/2020-21 dtd.16.06.2020 before acceptance of Bulk Deposit.
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IMPORTANT :
Senior Citizen Domestic Term Deposit Accounts: Additional rate of interest payable
would be 0.50% p.a. for amount up to `10 crore for all tenors over the card rate in respect
of Short Term Deposits, Fixed Deposits and Money Multiplier Deposit Schemes. Similarly, for
Recurring Deposit accounts, additional interest rate would be eligible for the period from 6
months to 120 months (In multiples of 3 months). The above ceiling is applicable to all types
of term deposits standing in the name of the Senior Citizen as the principal account
holder at one or more branches put together. However, no Single deposit be opened in
a day for more than ₹2 Cr within the overall limit of ₹10 Cr tagged to a single CIF.
A special offer for Senior Citizens (Aged 60 years & above) was offered an additional
0.25% higher rate of interest over & above the additional rate that is presently being offered for
normal Senior Citizen on Term Deposit (0.50+0.25 = 0.75) for deposit bucket “above 5 Years
up to 10 Years”
“IB – Golden Ager” – A Special Term Deposit Account for Super Senior Citizen” (Age 80
years and above) was launched on 17.12.2020 and offered additional 0.25% higher rate
of interest over & above the additional rate that is presently being offered for normal
Senior Citizen on Term Deposit for all deposit buckets. The circular no. Dep.28/2020-21
dtd.16.12.2020 may be referred for additional details.
Deposits of Senior Citizen opened under Capital Gains Scheme Type B (Term Deposits)
1988 Scheme is not eligible for this benefit. Similarly, in the case of term deposits
standing in the name of an HUF, the Karta of the HUF is not eligible for higher rate of
interest, even if he is a senior citizen, as the beneficial owner of the deposit is the HUF
and not the Karta in his individual capacity.
The interest rates on NRE term deposits is subject to compliance of all the extant
exclusive/specific RBI Guidelines on NRE accounts relating to minimum/maximum term of
deposits, category of customer etc.
The revised interest rates on domestic term deposits are applicable only to fresh deposits and
on renewal of maturing deposits.
Interest on Overdue Domestic Term Deposit: - If a Term Deposit (TD) matures and proceeds
are unpaid, the amount left unclaimed with the bank shall attract rate of interest as applicable
to savings deposit or the contractual rate of interest on the matured TD, whichever is
lower. For further clarification, refer Circular No. Dep-05/2021-22 dated 05.07.2021
Branches are advised to strictly desist from splitting of deposits including the rolled
over deposits and quote the interest rate applicable for the total amount for which
deposit is required to be placed whether for identical tenor or different tenors.
(HIMANSHU KANSAL)
GENERAL MANAGER (R&GR)