When you are planning to open a fixed deposit, it is recommended to compare the interest rates offered by different banks so that you can choose the one which offers the highest one. Typically, a long tenure fixed deposit offers a higher interest rate. We list out the interest rates offered on 3-year term deposits … Read more
At the time of opening a fixed deposit (FD), it is advisable to compare the interest rates offered by different banks. Importantly, some banks have started to slash their rates in the wake of RBI cutting benchmark repo rate after nearly five-year hiatus. Even a tiny difference – say of 50 basis points– can lead … Read more
Her first brush with the stock market wasn’t smooth due to the Harshad Mehta scam. She and her husband, Sandeep Shaligram (60), suffered massive losses in the infamous Harshad Mehta scam. “The Harshad Mehta boom motivated a lot of young couples like us to invest in stocks, but the scam and the subsequent crash in … Read more
Early this month, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its repo rate to 6.25 percent. Following this, a few banks have followed suit. A couple of banks have cut their interest rates on term deposits, albeit marginally. It is even recommended that the depositors who want to lock their savings in fixed deposits can do … Read more
If you are contemplating investing in either fixed deposit (FD) or a small savings scheme, then it is advisable to compare their returns along with other benefits they offer. Typically, a fixed deposit (FD) offers anywhere between 6.7 to 7 percent per annum to depositors whereas other tax saving schemes offer slightly higher. For instance, … Read more