What is Fixed Deposit (FD)?
Fixed Deposit (FD) (also called fixed deposit) — A bank or company deposit that pays a fixed interest rate for a fixed tenure, with capital protection (bank FDs are insured up to ₹5 lakh).
In simple terms
A 1-year FD at 7% on ₹1 lakh pays ₹7,000 interest.
Why Fixed Deposit (FD) matters when you invest
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Fixed Deposit (FD) — frequently asked questions
What is Fixed Deposit (FD)?
A bank or company deposit that pays a fixed interest rate for a fixed tenure, with capital protection (bank FDs are insured up to ₹5 lakh).
What does Fixed Deposit (FD) mean in the stock market?
A bank or company deposit that pays a fixed interest rate for a fixed tenure, with capital protection (bank FDs are insured up to ₹5 lakh). A 1-year FD at 7% on ₹1 lakh pays ₹7,000 interest.
Can you give an example of Fixed Deposit (FD)?
A 1-year FD at 7% on ₹1 lakh pays ₹7,000 interest.
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