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The interest rate for fixed deposits with Kotak Bank varies with maturity period, deposit amount, type of depositor, etc. For instance, the rates on fixed deposits are higher for resident senior citizen individuals (age 60 years & above) compared to residing Indians under the age of 60 years, exception being FDs made through the feature of ActivMoney or Non-withdrawable FD, whereby senior citizen rate benefit is not offered)
At Kotak, you can start a fixed deposit with a minimum amount of Rs. 5,000.There isn’t any maximum limit for the fixed deposit amount.
Yes, we have an option for premature withdrawal from fixed deposit (Except for tax saving or Non-withdrawable FD)
However, As per the Terms & Conditions of the bank for premature withdrawal, interest will be paid at the rate prevailing on the date of deposit for the tenure the deposit or the withdrawn amount remained with the bank or at the contracted rate, whichever is lower, after deducting applicable penal charge for premature withdrawal
As per Terms & Conditions of Fixed Deposit Accounts of the Bank, the penal charge on premature closure of Fixed Deposits including partial closure has been fixed by the bank as below on Fixed Deposits booked/ renewed on or after 20th May, 2022.
Tenure of Fixed Deposit |
Penalty |
|---|---|
Less than equal to 180 days |
Nil |
Greater than 180 days to less than or equal to 364 days |
0.50% |
Greater than or equal to 365 days |
1.00% |
Applicable TDS rates are:
Tax Rate |
Health and Education Cess |
TOTAL |
|
Resident Individuals & HUF |
10% |
Nil |
10% |
Corporate Entity |
10% |
Nil |
10% |
NRO/ foreign companies |
30% |
4% |
31.2%* |
Firms |
10% |
Nil |
10% |
Disclaimers:
As per section 206AA introduced by Finance (No. 2) Act, 2009 w.e.f. 01.04.2010, every person who receives income on which TDS is deductible shall furnish his PAN, failing which TDS shall be deducted at rate of 20% in case resident individuals and domestic companies and 31.2% (plus surcharge wherever applicable) in case of NRO/ foreign company deposits. Tax laws are subject to change and amendments from time to time which may affect above rates.
*Rate may further be increased by the surcharge wherever applicable.
TDS is deducted on the interest earned on your deposits if the aggregate interest income (including Fixed Deposits and Recurring Deposits) exceeds the prescribed threshold limit in a financial year:
TDS is also deducted on unpaid interest accrued at the end of a financial year on 31st March.
Forms required for TDS exemption on Fixed Deposits by category:
Important Note:
TDS certificates in Form 16A will be sent by the Bank on your registered email ID if the same is available. In case registered email ID is not available then the same will be sent by post/ courier on your registered address. TDS certificates can also be downloaded by logging into your net banking account.
Yes, provided the first account holder is a senior citizen.
While opening the account, the customer needs to provide proof of age establishing that he/she is a Senior Citizen. To accomplish this, either of the following can be submitted:
Through Net Banking, Fixed Deposit can be booked by any applicant subject to PAN is updated with the Bank for the Primary applicant in which the Fixed Deposit is getting booked.
The implications of booking a Fixed Deposit without PAN are: