In an era where financial literacy is on the rise and individuals are increasingly seeking opportunities to grow their wealth, savings accounts have emerged as a fundamental gateway to financial stability. Whether you're new to banking or a seasoned investor, the allure of savings accounts lies in their versatility, catering to both short and long-term financial goals. For those with a steady income stream or salaried individuals, savings accounts are often the bedrock of their financial journey.
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In India, there are several public and private sector banks offering a diverse array of savings accounts tailored to meet the needs and requirements of their customers. At the heart of these savings accounts, however, lie the interest rates, which play a pivotal role in determining the returns on the hard-earned money. These interest rates can vary significantly, typically ranging from a modest 2.50 percent per annum to a more lucrative 7.00 percent per annum, depending on the amount of savings individuals park in their accounts.
Typically, higher interest rates are associated with larger deposits. Banks reward customers who commit to parking substantial sums in their savings accounts. This means that the more one saves, the greater the return he/she can potentially earn on the investments.
Here's a list of some of the banks offering savings account, their interest rates and minimum balance requirement:
Savings Account | Interest Rate | Minimum Balance Requirement |
Indian Bank | 2.90% p.a. | 0.230% of the loan amount (Maximum of Rs.10,236) Rural/Semi urban: Rs 1,000 (with cheque facility) Rs 500 (without cheque facility) Metro/urban: Rs 2,500 (with cheque facility) Rs 1,000 (without cheque facility) |
Kotak Bank | 3.50% p.a. | Zero Balance Savings Account |
DBS digibank | 3.00% p.a. to 7.00% p.a. | Monthly Average Balance of Rs 10,000 |
Axis Bank | 3.00% p.a. onwards | Zero Balance Savings Account |
State Bank of India | 2.70% p.a. | Nil |
Standard Chartered Bank | 2.75% p.a. onwards | Rs 2 lakh |
IDFC Bank | 3.00% p.a. to 5.00% p.a. | Rs 10,000 |
IndusInd Bank | 4.00% p.a. onwards | Rs 1,00,000 |
Yes Bank | 4.00% p.a. to 5.00% p.a. | Rs 10,000 |
(Source: Bankbazaar)
Many banks offer higher interest rates on deposits from Rs 1 lakh and above up to Rs 5 lakh on the incremental balance. Here's the list of savings account with highest interest rates on deposits in this range:
Bank | Interest Rate |
DBS Bank | 7.00% (Above Rs 4-5 Lakh) |
Jana Small Finance Bank | 7.00% (More than Rs 1 lakh and up to Rs 50 lakh) |
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank | 6.50% |
Suryoday Small Finance Bank | 6.75% |
Bandhan Bank | 6.00% |
Equitas Small Finance Bank | 5.25% |
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank | 6.00% |
Fincare Small Finance Bank | 7.11% (Above Rs 2 lakh and including Rs 5 lakh) |
(Source: Paisabazaar)
Here's the list of savings accounts for deposits ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh:
Bank | Interest Rate |
Jana Small Finance Bank | 7.00% (More than Rs 1 lakh and up to Rs 50 lakh) |
Equitas Small Finance Bank | 7.00% (Above Rs. 5 Lakh and up to Rs 20 Crore) |
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank | 7.50% |
Fincare Small Finance Bank | 7.25% (Above 5 lakh and including 25 lakh) |
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank | 6.50% |
Suryoday Small Finance Bank | 7.00% |
DCB Bank | 6.00% |
Bandhan Bank | 6.00% |
(Source: Paisabazaar)
Here's the list of savings accounts for deposits ranging from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1 crore:
Bank | Interest Rate |
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited | 7.50% |
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited | 7.25% (Incremental balance above Rs 25 lakh up to Rs. 10 crore) |
DCB Bank Ltd. | 7.00% (from Rs 50 lakh to less than Rs 1 crore) |
AU Small Finance Bank Limited | 7.00% (Balances from Rs 25 lakh to less than Rs 1 crore) |
Fincare Small Finance Bank Limited | 7.50% (Above 50 lakh and including 2 crore) |
Jana Small Finance Bank Limited | 7.25% (More than Rs 50 lakh and up to Rs 10 crore) |
ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited | 5.50% (Above Rs 15 lakh i.e. for incremental amount above Rs 15 lakh) |
RBL Bank Ltd. | 7.50% (Above Rs 25 lakh and up to Rs 2 crore) |
(Source: Paisabazaar)
(Edited by : C H Unnikrishnan)
First Published: Sept 22, 2023 2:47 PM IST
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