One of the quite popular investment schemes for individuals is the Fixed Deposits which is offered by the Indian Banks where one can invest money and get higher interest rates in comparison to a regular savings account, until the given maturity date. In order to avail the benefits of an FD one may or may not need to open a separate account. Besides the regular investment benefits the FDs also offer income tax and wealth tax benefits.
Generally the Interest are paid on quarterly basis and in case the date of interest payments falls on any holiday then the amount will be deposited on the next working day. The depositor may ask for the repayment of their deposits before maturity. This can be done on the basis of the directives issued by the Reserve Bank of India from time to time. In terms of the directives, the provision regarding premature withdrawal of deposits is as follows:
Senior citizens are offered additional interest of 0.50 % for deposits placed for 1 year and above period.
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