Following the change, the bank currently offers interest rates ranging from 3% to 8% on deposits maturing in 7 days to 10 years for general citizens. For senior citizens, the bank offers additional spread of 0.50% p.a. over the above rate, interest rate varies from 3.50% to 8.50%. The highest interest rate of 8% and 8.50% is offered on tenure of 500 days.
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Premature closure details
Interest will be paid based on the interest rate in effect at the time the term or fixed deposit was booked, for the equivalent amount of time the deposit has been held with the bank, in the event of an early termination of the term or fixed deposit. Furthermore, if a term or fixed deposit is closed before its expiration date, the bank's «Premature Closure Penalty» will apply, as specified on the deposit date. Penalty for pre-mature closure of Fixed Deposit would be at 1%.
In which case premature penalty will not be applicable
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