The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has maintained the repo rate at 6.5 percent for the fifth consecutive time in the recently held Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, but the interest rates on fixed deposits (FD) continue to increase.
Many banks have increased the interest rates on FD this month. According to experts, the trend of earning on FD may continue for a few more months i.e. in 2024. Let us also tell you which bank has increased the interest on FD by how much.
Bank of India increases FD rates in December 2023
Bank of India has increased the interest rates on FDs of Rs 2 crore and above and less than Rs 10 crore for its customers and general public from December 1, 2023. Bank of India has increased its FD rates for short periods. 5.25% on FD of 46 days to 90 days, 6.00% on FD of 91 days to 179 days, 6.25% on FD of 180 days to 210 days, 6.50% on FD of 211 days to less than 1 year and one year FD But interest is available at 7.25% per annum.
DCB Bank increases FD rates in December 2023:
Fixed deposit rates on selected tenures have been increased for FDs less than Rs 2 crore. The new rates are effective from December 13. According to the bank’s website, after the change in rates, general customers will get 8% interest and senior citizens will get 8.60% interest. General customers are being given interest rates ranging from 3.75% to 8% on FDs of seven days to 10 years and senior citizens are being given interest rates ranging from 4.25% to 8.60%.
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Kotak Bank increases FD rates in December 2023
Kotak Mahindra Bank increased the interest rates for periods ranging from three to five years. After revision, Kotak Bank is offering interest rates of 2.75% to 7.25% on FDs maturing in seven days to ten years. It is offering interest rates of 3.35% to 7.80% for senior citizens. These rates are applicable from 11 December 2023.
Federal Bank increases FD rates in December 2023:
The bank has increased the FD rates from December 5, 2023 to 7.50 percent for 500 days. At the same time, for senior citizens, maximum interest is given at 8.15% for a period of 500 days and 7.80% for a period of more than 21 months to less than three years.
