The PNB Special Recurring Deposit (RD) product is designed specifically for institutions like government bodies, companies, and PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings) to manage employee savings. Unlike a regular RD account for individuals, this scheme allows for deposits on behalf of employees.

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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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Minimum Deposit: Rs. 10 (or multiples of Rs. 1 thereafter) - similar to employee PF deductions.
Deposit Period: 6 months to 120 months (longer terms require opening a new account at prevailing rates).
No Penalty for missed Installments.
Interest:
CARD rate for deposits below Rs. 1 crore.
Calculated daily, credited half-yearly (March/September).
Premature Withdrawal: Requires permission from the institution.
Loan/Advance: Available as per bank's lending guidelines.
Nomination: Available.
TDS: Applicable as per government regulations. Bank will provide a TDS certificate.
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For Institutions Only: This account is not available for individuals.
Eligible Institutions:
Government Institutions
Private Institutions
Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
Corporate Bodies
Minimum Employee Participation:
Institutions must open the account for a minimum of 10 employees.
OR
At least 75% of eligible employees (whichever is lower).
| 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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*All savings are provided by the insurer as per the IRDAI approved
insurance plan. Standard T&C Apply
+ Trad plans with a premium above 5 lakhs would be taxed as per
applicable tax slabs post 31st march 2023
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