Deposit is for a short period or for a longer tenure. Any amount deposited for a period above 14 days to below 365 days is considered as Short Term Deposit.
Any deposit of 365 days and above but maximum upto 120 months is termed as Fixed Deposit. Rates are applicable as decided by the bank from time to time.
Minimum deposit amount is RS 1000/- and no maximum ceiling.
The account can be opened after completion of KYC formalities & AML guidelines of Reserve Bank of India.
The periodical interest will be paid quarterly / half yearly / yearly depending upon the deposit scheme and as per the choice of depositor.
TDS as per the Income Tax Act, will be deducted if the amount of interest in a financial year exceeds RS10000/-.
If you do not wish to pay TDS by deduction at source you will have to submit Form 15-G/15-H along with PAN card every financial year.