Equitas Small Finance Bank hikes interest rates for Fixed Deposit and Recurring Deposit

Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, one of the leading SFBs, has announced the revised interest rates for Fixed Deposits as well as Recurring Deposits in Domestic and NRE/ NRO Interest Rates Accounts. The hike in interest rates will be effective from 01st March, 2023.

The hike will allow FD customers to earn 8.20% interest on investing less than INR 2 crore for a tenure of 888 days. The bank is also increasing interest rates on investments for tenures ranging from 12 months to 24 months. This is applicable to both domestic accounts and NRE / NRO accounts. Furthermore, domestic senior citizens will receive 0.50% extra on the FD and RD rates. The interest payouts will continue to be quarterly across all account types.

Murali Vaidyanathan, Senior President and Country Head, Equitas Small Finance Bank, said, "We are happy to announce that customers of Equitas Small Finance Bank will earn better interest on Fixed Deposit and Recurring Deposit. This meets the key agenda of the bank to encourage the customers' habit of saving and maximize their benefits through a hike in interest rates and help people's money grow. As a matter of fact, locking money for a determined period through lump-sum Or recurring deposits also ensures meeting certain goals in life. Besides, to boost the saving drive amongst senior citizens in India, Equitas offers an additional 0.5% on their Fixed Deposit and Recurring Deposit which enhances capital creation and suits their requirement of investment at the same time. We look forward to our customers joining the transformational journey of our Beyond Banking philosophy for achieving better growth of the society together."

Shares of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 71.60 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 69.40. The total number of shares traded during the day was 1140722 in over 10179 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 73.45 and intraday low of 69.20. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 81610735.00.

Source : Equity Bulls

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