Fixed Deposit vs Recurring Deposit

Fixed Deposit (FD): one-time deposit, RD (Recurring deposits:) regular savings, both offer fixed returns.
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14 Oct 2022

What is a Fixed Deposit?

Generating wealth is a steady process that requires regular saving and investing. The fixed deposit is an all-time favourite investment option for Indian investors. The FD is suitable for all investors, especially because it is a safe tool. Bank FD generally offer lower interest rates as compared to company FD. Company FD like Bajaj Finance offer both safety and attractive FD interest rates.
Here is why the Bajaj Finance Fixed Deposit is a good option.

What should you choose FD or RD?

The choice between fixed deposit vs recurring deposit depends on your financial goals and habits. If you have a lump sum to invest and seek a higher return, FD is a better option. But if you prefer saving small amounts regularly, RD suits you best. Consider your risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and financial discipline before deciding.

FD Max rates for customers below the age of 60

Bajaj Finance FD Max annualised rate of interest for customers below the age of 60 is valid for deposit up to Rs. 25,000 (w.e.f 10 April, 2025)

*Experience higher interest rate of up to 8.35% p.a. on a 42-month Digital FD Max, available on website and app.

Bajaj Finance Digital FD Max

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Tenure in
months
At maturity (p.a.) Monthly (p.a.) Quarterly (p.a.) Half yearly (p.a.) Annual (p.a.)
42* 8.35% 8.05% 8.10% 8.18% 8.35%

Special Period (FD MAX)
Tenure in
months
At maturity (p.a.) Monthly (p.a.) Quarterly (p.a.) Half yearly (p.a.) Annual (p.a.)
18* 8.00% 7.72% 7.77% 7.85% 8.00%
22* 8.10% 7.81% 7.87% 7.94% 8.10%
33* 8.05% 7.77% 7.82% 7.89% 8.05%
44* 8.20% 7.91% 7.96% 8.04% 8.20%

Regular Period (FD MAX)

Tenure in
months
At maturity (p.a.) Monthly (p.a.) Quarterly (p.a.) Half yearly (p.a.) Annual (p.a.)
12 - 14 7.60% 7.35% 7.39% 7.46% 7.60%
15 - 23 7.70% 7.44% 7.49% 7.56% 7.70%
24 - 35 7.75% 7.49% 7.53% 7.61% 7.75%
36 - 60 8.05% 7.77% 7.82% 7.89% 8.05%

FD rates for customers below the age of 60

Fixed Deposit annualised rate of interest for customers below the age of 60 is valid for deposit Rs. 25,001 and up to Rs. 3 crore (w.e.f 10 April, 2025)

*Experience higher interest rate of up to 8.15% p.a. on a 42-month Digital FD, available exclusively on website and app.

Bajaj Finance Digital FD
Tenure in
months
At maturity (p.a.) Monthly (p.a.) Quarterly (p.a.) Half yearly (p.a.) Annual (p.a.)
42* 8.15% 7.86% 7.91% 7.99% 8.15%

Customers below the age of 60 – Special Period
Tenure in
months
At maturity (p.a.) Monthly (p.a.) Quarterly (p.a.) Half yearly (p.a.) Annual (p.a.)
18* 7.80% 7.53% 7.58% 7.65% 7.80%
22* 7.90% 7.63% 7.68% 7.75% 7.90%
33* 7.85% 7.58% 7.63% 7.70% 7.85%
44* 8.00% 7.72% 7.77% 7.85% 8.00%

Customers below the age of 60 – Regular Period

Tenure in
months
At maturity (p.a.) Monthly (p.a.) Quarterly (p.a.) Half yearly (p.a.) Annual (p.a.)
12 - 14 7.40% 7.16% 7.20% 7.27% 7.40%
15 - 23 7.50% 7.25% 7.30% 7.36% 7.50%
24 - 35 7.55% 7.30% 7.35% 7.41% 7.55%
36 - 60 7.85% 7.58% 7.63% 7.70% 7.85%

FD Max rates for customers above the age of 60

Bajaj Finance FD Max annualised rate of interest for senior citizens for deposit up to Rs. 25,000 (w.e.f 10 April, 2025)

*Experience higher interest rate of up to 8.60% p.a. on a 42-month Digital FD Max, available on website and app.

Bajaj Finance Digital FD Max

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Tenure in
months
At maturity (p.a.) Monthly (p.a.) Quarterly (p.a.) Half yearly (p.a.) Annual (p.a.)
42* 8.60% 8.28% 8.34% 8.42% 8.60%

Senior Citizen – Special Period (FD Max)

Tenure in
months
At maturity (p.a.) Monthly (p.a.) Quarterly (p.a.) Half yearly (p.a.) Annual (p.a.)
18* 8.25% 7.95% 8.01% 8.09% 8.25%
22* 8.35% 8.05% 8.10% 8.18% 8.35%
33* 8.30% 8.00% 8.05% 8.13% 8.30%
44* 8.45% 8.14% 8.20% 8.28% 8.45%

Senior Citizen – Regular Period (FD Max)

Tenure in
months
At maturity (p.a.) Monthly (p.a.) Quarterly (p.a.) Half yearly (p.a.) Annual (p.a.)
12 - 14 7.85% 7.58% 7.63% 7.70% 7.85%
15 - 23 7.95% 7.67% 7.72% 7.80% 7.95%
24 - 35 8.15% 7.86% 7.91% 7.99% 8.15%
36 - 60 8.30% 8.00% 8.05% 8.13% 8.30%

FD rates for customers above the age of 60

Fixed Deposit annualised rate of interest for senior citizen is valid for deposit Rs. 25,001 and up to Rs. 3 crore (w.e.f 10 April, 2025)

*Experience higher interest rate of up to 8.40% p.a. on a 42-month Digital FD, available exclusively on website and app.

Bajaj Finance Digital FD
Tenure in
months
At maturity (p.a.) Monthly (p.a.) Quarterly (p.a.) Half yearly (p.a.) Annual (p.a.)
42* 8.40% 8.09% 8.15% 8.23% 8.40%

Senior Citizen – Special Period

Tenure in
months
At maturity (p.a.) Monthly (p.a.) Quarterly (p.a.) Half yearly (p.a.) Annual (p.a.)
18* 8.05% 7.77% 7.82% 7.89% 8.05%
22* 8.15% 7.86% 7.91% 7.99% 8.15%
33* 8.10% 7.81% 7.87% 7.94% 8.10%
44* 8.25% 7.95% 8.01% 8.09% 8.25%

FD Interest Rate for Senior Citizens

Tenure in
months
At maturity (p.a.) Monthly (p.a.) Quarterly (p.a.) Half yearly (p.a.) Annual (p.a.)
12 - 14 7.65% 7.39% 7.44% 7.51% 7.65%
15 - 23 7.75% 7.49% 7.53% 7.61% 7.75%
24 - 35 7.95% 7.67% 7.72% 7.80% 7.95%
36 - 60 8.10% 7.81% 7.87% 7.94% 8.10%

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Disclaimer

As regards deposit taking activity of Bajaj Finance Ltd (BFL), the viewers may refer to the advertisement in the Indian Express (Mumbai Edition) and Loksatta (Pune Edition) furnished in the application form for soliciting public deposits or refer https://www.bajajfinserv.in/fixed-deposit-archives
The company is having a valid Certificate of Registration dated March 5, 1998 issued by the Reserve Bank of India under section 45 IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. However, the RBI does not accept any responsibility or guarantee about the present position as to the financial soundness of the company or for the correctness of any of the statements or representations made or opinions expressed by the company and for repayment of deposits/discharge of the liabilities by the company.

For the FD calculator the actual returns may vary slightly if the Fixed Deposit tenure includes a leap year.