The PNB NRO Sugam Term Deposit Scheme offered by Punjab National Bank (PNB) is designed specifically for Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) account holders. It provides a simple and hassle-free way for NRIs to invest their funds with competitive interest rates and flexible tenure options, catering to their financial needs while complying with Indian regulatory requirements.

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| Period | Revised Rates For General Citizen W.E.F. 10.06.2024 (%) |
| 7 days to 14 days | 6.00 |
| 15 days to 29 days | 6.00 |
| 30 days to 45 days | 6.00 |
| 46 days to 60 days | 6.40 |
| 61 days to 90 days | 6.60 |
| 91 to 179 days | 6.50 |
| 180 days to 270 Days | 6.65 |
| 271 days to 299 Days | 6.75 |
| 300 Days | 6.75 |
| 300 Days to < 1 Year | 6.75 |
| 1 Year | 7.25 |
| > 1 Year to 399 Days | 6.80 |
| 400 days | 6.80 |
| 401 days to 2 years | 6.80 |
| > 2 year to 3 years | 6.50 |
| > 3 year to 1203 days | 6.25 |
| 1204 days** | 6.15 |
| 1205 days to 5 years | 6.25 |
| > 5 years to 1894 days | 5.60 |
| 1895 days** | 5.45 |
| 1896 days to 10 years | 5.60 |
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The key features of PNB NRO Sugam Term Deposit Scheme are as follows:
Joint Accounts: Can be held jointly with residents and/or non-residents. With residents, it's on a 'former or survivor' basis only.
Account Opening Form: Use the Non-Resident Ordinary Sugam Term Deposit Account form, which covers all deposit schemes and meets FEMA requirements. KYC norms, anti-money laundering rules, and PEP guidelines must be followed. Photocopies of passport and Visa/Resident permit are required.
Nomination: Allowed in the Non-Resident Ordinary Sugam Term Deposit Account, can be in favor of a resident or non-resident to ease claims in case of the account holder's death.
Tax Liabilities: Interest income on deposits is subject to tax deduction as per Central Board of Direct Taxes rules.
Deposit Amount: Minimum Rs. 10,000/- with no upper limit, in multiples of Re. 1/- up to Rs. 10.00 Crore.
Period of Deposit: From 46 days to 120 months, including incomplete quarters like 13 months, 14 months, etc.
Interest: Determined by Card Rate issued by HO: IRMD (ALM), compounded quarterly if the deposit period is 6 months or more.
Premature Withdrawal:
No penalty for partial withdrawals in multiples of Rs. 1,000/-. Interest continues on the remaining deposit.
Full withdrawal before maturity incurs no penalty. Interest paid at the contractual rate or current rate, whichever is lower.
Demand Loan or OD: Available against term deposit or for conversion/change of option, but requests must be made at the base branch.
Other Terms: Governed by general banking guidelines and specific terms applicable to NRO deposits, excluding additional interest for senior citizens applicable to domestic deposits.
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NRO Sugam Term Deposit open to NRIs or PIOs.
Account must be opened by the non-resident account holder, not by power of attorney.
NRO accounts are not allowed for Overseas Corporate Bodies (OCBs).
| Rates For General Citizens (%) | Rates For Sr. Citizen (%) | |
| 5 Years | 6.50 | 7.00 |
| > 5 Years to 1894 days | 6.50 | 7.00 |
| 1895 days | 6.35 | 6.85 |
| 1895 days to 10 years | 6.50 | 7.00 |
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