Axis Bank, India’s third largest private sector bank has launched a Fixed Deposit scheme titled “Fixed Deposit Plus”, which gives customers a higher rate of return on their fixed deposit investment compared to regular Fixed Deposit rates.
The differential rates on Fixed Deposit Plus with a lock in are currently available for a minimum period of 1 year and a maximum period of less than 2 years. No premature withdrawal will be allowed prior to maturity date.
Fixed Deposit Plus is targeted at both Retail customers (Domestic & NRI) and corporate customers who seek safe avenues to invest surplus money at higher rates. The customers need to invest a minimum amount of Rs. 15 lakh at a single instance to enjoy a 10 bps (one-tenth of a percentage point) higher rate of interest on their investment.
Axis Bank is the third largest private sector bank in India. Axis Bank offers the entire spectrum of services to customer segments covering Large and Mid-Corporates, SME, Agriculture and Retail Businesses. It has 2,589 domestic branches (including extension counters) and 12,355 ATMs in 1,708 cities and towns.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Rajiv Anand, Group Executive and Head Retail Banking said, “With the increasing number of customers seeking safer investment options, we are confident that the new ‘Fixed Deposit Plus’ scheme will offer higher earning potential, while continuing to promise guaranteed returns.
“The introduction of this product reinforces our commitment towards customer centricity and our intent to partner customers in their growth.” He further added.
Fixed Deposit Plus is the first product launched by any private bank in the country after the recent RBI announcement that allow banks the discretion to offer differential interest rates based on whether the term deposits are with or without-premature-withdrawal-facility.