Those who swear by fixed deposit (FD) have never had it so good. The rates offered by banks are high. Now, they have even better news from companies. There are around 100 companies offering FD schemes currently, and most of them offer at least 1% to 4% more than bank FDs. A three-year FD from Mahindra Finance, for example, gives 10.5%, while one from Jaiprakash Associates offers 12.50%.
Compared with this, the State Bank of India and HDFC Bank offer 9.25% and 8.5%, respectively, for a three-year FD. You don't need to be an investment wizard to figure out that the rates offered by the companies are the best you can pocket and you should park some money in their FD schemes. But, don't commit the mistake of equating a company FD with a bank FD, say experts. This is because bank deposits are covered by a guarantee from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation of India, which assures repayment of Rs 1 lakh in case of default by a bank, but there is no such guarantee for company deposits. The safety of the FD rests firmly on the financial position of the company. That is why you have to be extra careful while choosing and investing your money in a company FD.
Compared with this, the State Bank of India and HDFC Bank offer 9.25% and 8.5%, respectively, for a three-year FD. You don't need to be an investment wizard to figure out that the rates offered by the companies are the best you can pocket and you should park some money in their FD schemes. But, don't commit the mistake of equating a company FD with a bank FD, say experts. This is because bank deposits are covered by a guarantee from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation of India, which assures repayment of Rs 1 lakh in case of default by a bank, but there is no such guarantee for company deposits. The safety of the FD rests firmly on the financial position of the company. That is why you have to be extra careful while choosing and investing your money in a company FD.
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