Invest in Fixed Deposit with Guaranteed Returns

Start investing in secure, high-yield Fixed Deposits with Upstox in just minutes. Backed by top Banks and NBFCs, the FDs offer guaranteed returns, diversification, and capital protection.

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Invest in Top FDs with Upstox

Shriram Finance

Shriram Finance

NBFC

Moderate risk
7.60%3Y Shriram Finance
Mahindra Finance

Mahindra Finance

NBFC

Low risk
7.00%2Y Mahindra Finance
Bajaj Finance Ltd

Bajaj Finance Ltd

NBFC

Low risk
6.95%2Y Bajaj Finance Ltd
Suryodaya Small Finance Bank

Suryodaya Small Finance Bank

Small Finance

Moderate risk
8.20%5Y
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank

Small Finance

Moderate risk
7.75%5Y

Why Should You Invest in FDs?

FDs have been a popular investment choice for Indians due to the safety and consistency of returns. Here is why you should consider investing in FDs:

Stable Income

Stable Income

You get steady income through regular payouts, helping build a large corpus over time.

Low-Risk Investment

Low-Risk Investment

Your principal is secure, and the returns are unaffected by market volatility.

Reliable for Financial Goals

Reliable for Financial Goals

FDs help attain short and long-term goals, such as emergency funds and retirement planning.

Liquidity

Liquidity

You can withdraw anytime (after deducting a small penalty).

Tax Benefits

Tax Benefits

Tax-saving options offer up to ₹1.5 lakh deductions from your taxable income.

Benefits for Senior Citizens

Benefits for Senior Citizens

Higher interest rates and regular income options are available for seniors.

Why Choose Fixed Deposits on Upstox?

Here are multiple reasons why investing in an FD on Upstox can be an excellent idea:

Quick and Seamless Process:

You do not need to visit your bank's branch, website or app. Everything is carried out seamlessly on the Upstox platform.

Quick and Seamless Process:

Compare and Select

You can select from the top banks and NBFCs. It is easy to compare returns, tenure, and other terms and conditions.

Compare and Select

High Returns

Upstox offers high returns up to 8.8%, one of the highest in the market, so you can easily beat inflation.

High Returns

Unlock the Investment Secrets

Upstox offers exclusive insights and tips to help you become a top 1% FD investor.

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Investment Tracking

You remain on top of your portfolio through interactive dashboards. It is possible to monitor average returns, total interest earned, payment dates, and more, all in one place.

Investment Tracking

Complete Financial Planning

You can use the Upstox calculators for long-term planning, placing redemption requests, and viewing penalties on earlier redemptions so that you can make informed financial decisions.

Complete Financial Planning

FD Calculator

Calculate your compound interest.

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How to Book an FD on Upstox?

It is quite simple, just follow these steps:

1

Log in to your Upstox app

2

Go to the 'Fixed Deposits' section

3

Compare interest rates from top issuers

4

Choose your desired tenure and amount

5

Verify KYC, if prompted

6

Complete the payment

You might be asked to complete VKYC (a one-time process) for bank FDs. No visits to the branch, just simple, secure investing.

Must know facts about FDs (Top 1% FD investor)

Must know facts about FDs (Top 1% FD investor)

Interest payout cycles

Interest payout cycles

FD interest will be credited only on certain dates irrespective of your FD start date

Compounding

Compounding

Banks may compound Interest differently for their cumulative plans and the smaller the frequency the better is for the customer.

Early exit clauses

Early exit clauses

You always get lower rate than actual in case you break your FD before maturity, even when the early exit penalty by the bank is Zero.

FD insurance of 5L

FD insurance of 5L

All bank FDs are insured up to 5L by the DICGC (an RBI subsidary).

Taxation

Taxation

Interest income from fixed deposits is fully taxable. It is added to your income and gets taxed at the slab rates applicable to your total income. This income is to be reported under the head 'Income from Other Sources' in your Income Tax Return.

Special FDs

Special FDs

Many Indian banks offer higher interest rates on 'special tenure' FDs with unconventional durations like 400 or 444 days, compared to standard one or two-year deposits. By carefully scanning a bank's entire rate card,investors can capture these superior rates, a strategy banks use for their own fund management.

FAQs

Is it safe to invest in FDs via Upstox?

Yes, investing in FDs through Upstox is safe as your funds are directly placed with RBI-regulated banks and NBFCs, ensuring security and transparency.

What are the benefits of investing in FDs?

FDs offer guaranteed returns, flexible tenures, tax-saving options under Section 80C, and are suitable for both short-term and long-term financial goals.

What happens after my FD is matured?

Upon maturity, the principal and accrued interest are credited to your linked bank account; you can also choose to reinvest or renew the FD.

What happens when I exit my Fixed Deposit before maturity?

Exiting an FD before maturity is allowed after the lock-in period, but it may incur a penalty, typically reducing the interest rate by 1%.

How are fixed deposits (FDs) taxed?

Interest earned on FDs is taxable as per your income slab, and TDS is applicable if the interest exceeds ₹40,000 (₹50,000 for senior citizens) in a financial year.
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