BANK FD v/s CORPORATE FD

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Bank FD

  • Bank FDs are issued by Banks.
  • Period of Bank FD range from as little as 7days to up to 10 years.
  • Generally offers relatively lower interest rates than other deposits.
  • Interest is paid out at periodic intervals or cumulatively on maturity if the deposit.
  • Safer.
  • More liquid.
  • Available at any time.
  • Interest will be taxed at slab rates.
  • If the interest earned in a financial year exceeds Rs. 10,000 TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) is applicable.

Corporate FD

  • Corporate FDs are issued by nonbanking finance companies and other none finance companies.
  • Period of Corporate FD range from about 6 months to 5 years.
  • Generally, interest rates are 1-2 percentage higher than bank deposit.
  • Interest is paid out periodically or cumulatively.
  • Riskier.
  • Less liquid.
  • Available only when company wants to raise funds.
  • Interest is subject to tax at slab rates.
  • If the interest income exceeds Rs. 5,000 TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) is applicable.

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