The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week decided to cut the reporate by 25 basis points.
However, there’s nothing to worry about existing FD Accountholders. Future declines in deposit interest rates will not affect existing FD accounts as they will continue to earn reserved interest rates.
If the bank announces, the low FD rates will only apply to new FD accounts. However, banks may take some time to modify their FD rates. Until that happens, anyone planning to book an FD will be able to take advantage of the higher FD rates offered by the banks today.
As of February 11, 2025, 14 banks offer over 8% interest to the public on fixed deposits for various tenure periods.
The highest FD rate offered to general depositors is 9% for at least two banks. The table below shows the highest FD rates these banks offer.
Banks that offer interest of 8% or more on time deposits*
*Source: Bank website as of February 11, 2025
Disclaimer: The above list of bank FDs is for general information purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation by Upstox.