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.
The current interest rates on the NRO Fixed Deposits are presented
below:
Notes:
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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).
To deposit money in your NRO Fixed Deposit, you can:
You are eligible if you are a non-resident individual of Indian nationality or of Indian origin.
| 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
| 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.