BEST RD INTEREST RATES

PPF, SCSS, Sukanya Samriddhi interest in July-September 2024: Will govt hike interest rates of PPF, small savings schemes for next quarter?

PPF, SCSS, Sukanya Samriddhi interest in July-September 2024: The government is likely to announce the interest rates of Public Provident Fund (PPF), Senior Citizen Savings Schemes (SCSS), National Savings Certificate (NSC), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS) and other small savings schemes for the July-September quarter 2024 by June 30, 2024. Will the government finally make PPF investors happy this time? Will Centre increase the interest rates of SCSS, NSC, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana and other other small savings schemes for the July-September quarter 2024? Know what experts suggest

FD interest rate of up to 8.05%: Best interest rates on senior citizen FDs maturing in three years

Fixed deposit interest rates: FDs are an good fixed income investment option for senior citizens. In light of this senior citizens can now take advantage of higher interest rates being offered by various private, public and foreign banks. Read here to know more about FD interest rate offered to senior citizens.

Recurring deposit (RD) premature withdrawal: Eligibility, interest rate, other rules explained

Post office RD scheme: You might have invested money in a post office RD scheme, however due to any financial need or trouble you may wish to prematurely break it. This is because a post office RD scheme has a tenure of five years from the date of opening. Read here to know more about post office RD scheme.

Earn FD interest rate up to 9.50%: Which bank is offering the highest fixed deposit rates for senior citizens?

Earn FD interest rate up to 9.50%: Banks offer higher interest rates to senior citizen customers on fixed deposits than to general citizens.

Best 2-year FDs for senior citizens: 5 banks that offer up to 8.5% FD interest rate

Up to 8% RD interest rate: Recurring deposit rates offered by HDFC Bank, SBI, ICICI Bank, PNB, Yes Bank

Many banks have revised their interest rates on their recurring and fixed deposits. By consistently making monthly contributions of a fixed amount with a recurring deposit (RD) plan, you may save money over time and achieve your financial objectives. Here is a quick comparison of HDFC Bank, SBI, ICICI Bank, PNB, Yes Bank recurring deposit interest rates.

Taking a home loan? 5 ways you can reduce cost of borrowing and save money

The longer the tenure of a loan, the higher the interest burden. Home loan rates will not come down as the RBI has kept policy rates unchanged. If you are planning to buy a house with a loan, ET Wealth suggests some ways to reduce the cost of borrowing.

Should you buy a house now before property prices soar or wait for home loan interest rates to drop?

A favourable wealth effect, driven by a sharp rise in the equity markets, is enticing many first-time homebuy ers to take the plunge, while affluent buyers are looking for second homes. If you are a fence-sitter, still unsure about when to buy a house, this market presents a big dilemma. Is it the right time to buy a house?

FD interest rate up to 7.4%: Check which bank offers the best interest rate on 5-year FDs

Interest rates on fixed deposits vary with each bank, tenure and deposit amount. Here is a comparison of banks offering the highest interest rate on a 5 year fixed deposits. (Source: Compiled by ETIG; interest rates as on May 30, 2024)

Up to 7.4% FD rate: 5 banks offering best 5-year FD interest rates

Nothing personal against Burmans; working in best interest of Religare: REL Chairperson Rashmi Saluja

Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL) Chairperson Rashmi Saluja has denied any personal resentment towards Burmans, who are in a dispute with management over control of the financial services firm. Burmans, who own around 25% of REL through four entities, announced an open offer to acquire a 26% stake from public shareholders. Saluja defended the relationship with all shareholders, including Burmans, for the last six years and stated that the board's concerns should be put to the rest.

Best dynamic bond funds to invest in May 2024

If you are confused about all the talk about interest rate pauses and likely cuts, you should consider investing in dynamic bond funds. Dynamic bond funds have the freedom to invest across securities and maturities depending on the outlook of the fund manager.

FD rate up to 7.85%: 5 banks offering best 1-year FD interest rates

Best short duration mutual funds to invest in May 2024

There is no change in the list. All recommended schemes have performed well. Follow our monthly updates to keep track of the performance of your schemes.

Fixed deposit: Best tax-saving FD interest rates in May 2024

Tax-saving fixed deposits (FDs) are those where you get a deduction of up to Rs 1.5 lakh under Section 80C of the Income-tax Act, 1961 for investing in the deposit. You can invest a maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh in a tax-saving FD in a year. Keep in mind that tax-saver FD has a tenure of five years.

Best medium to long duration funds to invest in May 2024

There are no changes in the list this month. All the schemes fared well. Please follow our monthly updates to keep track of your investments.

Best medium duration mutual funds to invest in May 2024

There are no changes in the recommendation list this month. If you are investing in these schemes, you can relax and continue with your investments. Follow our monthly updates regularly.

Cheapest home loan interest rates: Banks home loan rates for amounts up to Rs 30 lakh

Latest home loan interest rates: Your income and repayment capabilities mostly decide your home loan eligibility. The interest rate applicable to your home loan is effective on the day of disbursement.

Best gilt mutual funds to invest in May 2024

Gilt funds are not recommended to regular debt investors because they are risky and volatile. Gilt funds suffer the most when the rates go up. The bond prices and yields move in opposite directions. When the rates go up, bond prices come down. This drags down the NAVs of schemes.

Best corporate bond mutual funds to invest in May 2024

There are no changes in the recommendation list this month. If you are investing in these schemes, you can relax and continue with your investments. Follow our monthly updates regularly.

Best banking & PSU mutual funds to invest in May 2024

Mutual fund advisors say banking & PSU debt schemes are ‘relatively’ safe because these schemes invest only in bonds and papers of banks and public sector companies. Since most of these entities are government-backed, they don’t have the credit risk.

Banks offering highest interest rates on 2-year FDs; earn up to 8% interest rate

Here is a look at 5 banks offering the best rates on 2-year FDs. (Source: Compiled by ETIG; interest rates as on May 16, 2024)

Australian shares log best day in five months on US rate cut optimism

​The much anticipated U.S. consumer price index (CPI) data for April fueled optimism that inflation was easing, prompting traders to raise bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September and December.