Currently, the country's top banks provide annual returns to the tune of 2.5-6.3 per cent on retail fixed deposits, or fixed deposits up to Rs 2 crore. These deposits, also known as term deposits, provide fixed, guaranteed returns for funds held in a commercial bank for a pre-defined period of time.
Fixed Deposit Interest Rate: Fixed deposits have been the financial instrument of choice for long among investors with a rather low risk appetite.