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NRO FIXED DEPOSITS

Invest in NRO Fixed Deposits for high growth returns on your savings. Maintained in Indian Rupees, the Deposits are an ideal long-term investment option for you.

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  • Features & Benefits

    Why choose this product:

    • Enjoy higher interest rate on your deposits
    • Freely transfer interest earned on your deposit
    • Avail overdraft facility for self and third party
    • Enjoy higher interest rate on your deposits
    • Repatriate the interest on your deposit
    • Avail of overdraft up to 75% of the deposit, for self or others
    • Open the deposit jointly with a resident individual
    • Interest credited every 3 months
    • Avail of the nomination facility
    • Cluster Deposit:
      Encash part of the deposit amount while the balance continues to earn interest at the contract rate as the NRO Fixed Deposit is held in clusters of Re.1
      • Initial Fixed Deposit: Rs. 25,000/-
      • Add-on Fixed Deposits: Rs. 10,000/-
    • Maintain the deposit for a tenure of minimum 7 days and a maximum of 10 years
  • Interest Rates

    The current interest rates on the NRO Fixed Deposits are presented below:
    Notes:

    • Interest rates are subject to change from time to time
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    • Applicable interest rates will be given as on the date of receipt of the funds by the Bank

    To Know More about current NRO Fixed Deposits Interest Rates, click here

  • Tax Deductions

    Interest earned on NRO Savings Account / NRO Fixed Deposit is subject to Tax deduction at source*.W.e.f Aug 09, applicable TDS rates are:

    Interest on Deposit Tax Rate Surcharge Education Cess Total
    NRO 30% - 3% 30.90%

    "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 Number to the deductor, failing which TDS shall be deducted at the maximum marginal rate or 20% whichever is higher.

    The interest on NRO Accounts / Deposits and PIS transactions would be covered by the said rule

    If you are desirous of availing the rate of deduction of tax as per the DTAA, the same will be applicable only on your submitting the relevant documents along with your PAN Number with us by March 15, 2010. If PANo is not updated then the DTAA rate or 20% whichever is higher will apply"

    * TDS, when due and applicable will be deducted in accordance with the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and the Rules thereunder as in force. Such TDS shall be recovered from saving/current/demand deposit a/c(s).

  • Depositing money to your account

    To deposit money in your NRO Fixed Deposit, you can:

    • Transfer funds from abroad in a freely convertible foreign currency
    • Tender foreign currency notes / travellers cheques brought to India by you or another NRI
    • Transfer funds from an existing NRE/FCNR Account held in other banks

  • Update your PAN details

    • RBI has made it mandatory for you to submit your PAN details to your Bank. In case your NRO Account or Fixed Deposit is not updated with your PAN details, you can update the same by sending an email from your registered email ID to nrihelp@hdfcbank.com
    • If you wish to apply for a PAN Card, just click here (PDF) to download the PAN Card Application Form. Please send your application form to:

      HDFC Bank Ltd
      NRI Services (PAN Desk)
      Modern Center, C wing, Ground Floor, Sane Guruji Marg,
      Mahalaxmi,
      Mumbai - 400 011

      We bring you this service through our tie - up with G. P. Kapadia & Co.
  • Eligibility

    You are eligible if you are a non-resident individual of Indian nationality or of Indian origin.

    • Upon change of your status from NRI to RI, you need to inform the Bank immediately
    • In case of change of status from Resident to Non-Resident, your existing Resident Fixed Deposit has to be designated as an NRO Fixed Deposit

  • FAQs

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    In what currency can my NRO Fixed Deposit be maintained?

    Your NRO Fixed Deposit is maintained in Indian Rupees.

    What is the minimum amount with which I can open an NRO Fixed Deposit?

    The minimum amount with which you can open an NRO Fixed Deposit is INR 25,000/- and the amount required for Add-on Fixed Deposit is INR 10,000/-.

    What is the frequency of interest payment on my NRO Fixed Deposit?

    Interest is credited in your NR0 Savings Account every quarter of the year.

    Will I get a cheque book and/or an ATM / Debit Card when I open an NRO Fixed Deposit?

    No. You will not get a cheque book and/or an ATM / Debit Card with your NRO Fixed Deposit.

    Can I avail of a loan against my NRO Deposit?

    Yes. You can avail of a loan against your NRO Deposits. The loan/overdraft can be used for personal purposes or for carrying on business activities other than

    • Relending
    • Agricultural/plantation activities
    • Real estate business

    Can I break my NRO Deposit before the maturity period?

    Yes. You can break your NRO Deposit before the maturity period. The Deposit would qualify for interest only if it has been held for a period of 7 days.

    Can my Deposits with the Bank be automatically renewed on maturity?

    If you provide specific auto renewal instructions, the Deposit will be renewed on maturity in accordance with the instructions. In the absence of any instructions, Deposit will be renewed for the same period at the rates prevailing on the date of maturity.

    What taxes am I liable to pay if I have an NRO Fixed Deposit?

    TDS is deducted on the interest at the following rate:

    Interest on Deposit Tax Rate Surcharge Education Cess Total
    NRO 30% - 3% 30.90%

    Can I have a nominee for my NRO Fixed Deposit?

    Yes. You can have a nominee for the NRO Fixed Deposit.

    Is there a penalty on premature withdrawal of my NRO Fixed Deposit?

    No. There is no penalty on premature withdrawal of your NRO Fixed Deposit.

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