The fixed deposit interest rates in India are generally between 2.50% p.a. to 8.10% p.a. for the general public, and up to 8.30% p.a. for senior citizens. The SFBs and NBFCs offer the highest FD rates up to 9.10% p.a. for general citizens and 9.35% p.a. for senior citizens offered by Muthoot Capital.

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(Post Office)FD interest rates are the rates charged on fixed deposits offered by banks/NBFCs and SFBs for a chosen tenure. The FD rate comparison in India also indicates substantial variation across institutions. FD rates for the public sector banks offer up to 8.10% p.a. for general and up to 8.30% p.a. for senior citizens.
The analysis of FD rates also indicates that NBFCs and certain financial institutions provide the highest returns, with approximately 7.00% to 9.10% for general citizens and up to 9.35% for senior citizens. Senior citizens FD rates are comparatively higher than the general public rates for almost every bank.
The following table gives a list of the selected financial institutions in India and their maximum fixed deposit interest rates to the general and senior citizens:
| Financial Institution | General Citizen Rate (% p.a.) | Senior Citizen Rate (% p.a.) |
| Muthoot Capital | 9.10% | 9.35% |
| Shriram Finance | 7.25% | 7.75% |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 6.75% | 7.25% |
| Bank of India | 6.60% | 7.10% |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 6.60% | 7.10% |
| RBL Bank | 7.20% | 7.70% |
| Bandhan Bank | 7.25% | 7.75% |
| Yes Bank | 7.00% | 7.75% |
| IndusInd Bank | 7.00% | 7.50% |
| LIC Housing Finance | 6.85% | 7.10% |
*FD interest rates as of June, 2026
Below is a comparison of the top public sector banks with their FD rates for general and senior citizens in India:
| Bank Name | General Citizen Rate (% p.a.) | Senior Citizen Rate (% p.a.) |
| State Bank of India (SBI) | 6.45% p.a. | 7.05% p.a. |
| Bank of Baroda (BoB) | 6.45% p.a. | 7.00% p.a. |
| Punjab National Bank (PNB) | 6.60% p.a. | 7.10% p.a. |
| Bank of India | 6.60% p.a. | 7.10% p.a. |
| Canara Bank | 6.50% p.a. | 7.00% p.a. |
| Union Bank of India | 6.60% p.a. | 7.10% p.a. |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 6.75% p.a. | 7.25% p.a. |
*FD interest rates as of June, 2026
The table below compares fixed deposit interest rates offered by top private sector banks in India for general and senior citizens:
| Private Sector Bank | General Citizen FD Rate (% p.a.) | Senior Citizen FD Rate (% p.a.) |
| HDFC Bank | 6.50% p.a. | 7.00% p.a. |
| ICICI Bank | 6.60% p.a. | 7.10% p.a. |
| Axis Bank | 6.45% p.a. | 7.20% p.a. |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | 6.80% p.a. | 7.30% p.a. |
| Yes Bank | 7.00% p.a. | 7.75% p.a. |
| Bandhan Bank | 7.25% p.a. | 7.75% p.a. |
| IDFC FIRST Bank | 7.25% p.a. | 7.50% p.a. |
| IndusInd Bank | 7.00% p.a. | 7.50% p.a. |
| RBL Bank | 7.20% p.a. | 7.70% p.a. |
*FD interest rates as of June, 2026
The following table shows the fixed deposit interest rates of the major NBFCs in India, where seniors get a higher rate than the general investors:
| NBFC | General Citizen Rate (% p.a.) | Senior Citizen Rate (% p.a.) |
| Muthoot Capital Services | 9.10% p.a. | 9.35% p.a. |
| Shriram Finance | 7.25% p.a. | 7.75% p.a. |
| Bajaj Finance | 7.40% p.a. | 7.75% p.a. |
| Manipal Housing Finance | 8.25% p.a. | 8.50% p.a. |
| PNB Housing Finance | 6.90% p.a. | 7.15% p.a. |
| Sundaram Finance | 7.00% p.a. | 7.50% p.a. |
| LIC Housing Finance | 6.85% p.a. | 7.10% p.a. |
| ICICI Home Finance | 7.10% p.a. | 7.45% p.a. |
*FD interest rates as of June, 2026
A comparison of FD interest rates of various banks and financial institutions in India based on the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year tenures is given in the table below:
| Bank Name | Interest Rate (% p.a.) | ||
| 1-year tenure | 3-year tenure | 5-year tenure | |
| Muthoot Capital | 7.90 | 8.95 | 8.50 |
| Shriram Finance | 7.00 | 7.60 | 7.60 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 5.85 | 5.85 | 5.95 |
| Bank of India | 6.25 | 6.25 | 6.00 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 6.50 | 6.10 | 6.10 |
| RBL Bank | 6.05 | 7.20 | 6.70 |
| Bandhan Bank | 7.00 | 7.00 | 5.85 |
| Yes Bank | 6.65 | 7.00 | 6.75 |
| IndusInd Bank | 6.75 | 6.65 | 6.65 |
| LIC Housing Finance | 6.70 | 6.85 | 6.90 |
*FD interest rates w.e.f March, 2026
The general interest rates on FD in India are more or less 2.60% to 8.60% per annum, and for senior citizens, it’s from 3.00% to 9.10% per annum. FD rates comparison reveals that the public sector banks have low but stable rates, the private banks are in the middle range, and the NBFCs, in addition to some financial institutions, give the highest returns with the facility of loan against FD, tax saver FD, etc. Senior citizens are generally given better rates on all types of FD investments, regardless of the bank type.
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