Investment Amount
Interest Rate
Total Interest Amount
Total Payout (Principal + Interest)
Investing ₹15 Lakhs in a fixed deposit (FD) with monthly payouts can help you generate a steady source of income. These interest payments can be a dependable boost that takes the pressure off your everyday expenses.
The monthly interest on a fixed deposit of ₹15 Lakhs for 2 years would be ₹4,000, considering the interest rate is 8% p.a. Your potential monthly earnings will increase if you opt for an FD offering higher rates.
As mentioned earlier, you can earn more as monthly interest payments on FDs with higher interest rates. Here is an estimate of the monthly interest payout you would receive on a fixed deposit of ₹15 Lakhs for 5 years:
Deposit Amount |
Interest Rate (p.a.) |
Monthly Interest Payout |
₹15 Lakhs |
6.00% |
₹7,500 |
₹15 Lakhs |
6.50% |
₹8,125 |
₹15 Lakhs |
7.00% |
₹8,750 |
₹15 Lakhs |
7.50% |
₹9,375 |
₹15 Lakhs |
8.00% |
₹10,000 |
₹15 Lakhs |
8.50% |
₹10,625 |
₹15 Lakhs |
9.00% |
₹11,250 |
₹15 Lakhs |
9.50% |
₹ 11,875 |
₹15 Lakhs |
10.00% |
₹ 12,500 |
Note: The monthly payouts mentioned above are indicative, and your actual returns depend on the issuer’s policies.
Here is a breakdown of the monthly payouts you can earn when you invest in a fixed deposit of ₹15 Lakhs for 5 years:
Bank/NBFC/HFC |
Non-Senior Citizen (p.a.) |
Monthly Interest Payout |
Senior Citizen (p.a.) |
Monthly Interest Payout |
7.81% |
₹9,762 |
8.05% |
₹10,062 |
|
7.39% |
₹9,237 |
7.59% |
₹9,487 |
|
7.55% |
₹9,437 |
7.80% |
₹9,750 |
|
LIC Housing Finance Ltd |
7.50% |
₹9,375 |
7.75% |
₹9,687 |
8.47% |
₹10,587 |
8.97% |
₹11,212 |
|
ICICI Bank |
7.00% |
₹8,750 |
7.50% |
₹9,375 |
HDFC Bank |
7.00% |
₹8,750 |
7.50% |
₹9,375 |
IDFC First Bank |
7.00% |
₹8,750 |
7.50% |
₹9,375 |
Axis Bank |
7.00% |
₹8,750 |
7.75% |
₹9,687 |
IndusInd Bank |
7.25% |
₹9,062 |
7.75% |
₹9,687 |
7.25% |
₹9,062 |
8.00% |
₹10,000 |
|
Jana Small Finance Bank |
7.25% |
₹9,062 |
7.75% |
₹9,687 |
Kotak Mahindra Bank |
6.20% |
₹7,750 |
6.70% |
₹8,375 |
SBI |
6.50% |
₹8,125 |
7.50% |
₹9,375 |
7.21% |
₹9,012 |
7.70% |
₹9,625 |
|
7.20% |
₹ 9,000 |
7.70% |
₹9,625 |
Note: The above-mentioned rates are subject to change at the discretion of the issuer.
On Bajaj Markets, you can compare multiple FD issuers who offer competitive interest rates and select the best offer. You can also use the FD interest calculator to determine the potential returns you could earn on your FD.
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No, there is no floor or ceiling on monthly payouts you can earn on investing in an FD of ₹15 Lakhs. Among other factors, the monthly interest depends on the interest rate offered by the bank or NBFC.
Yes. If the interest earned on your fixed deposit of ₹15 Lakhs exceeds ₹40,000 in a year, the issuer will deduct a TDS at 10%. The exemption limit for senior citizens for the same is ₹50,000.
To open an FD account, you need to provide proof of identity, address, photographs, and other KYC documents.
Eligibility criteria may vary among banks and NBFCs. Generally, you need to be a resident or non-resident Indian (NRI) over 18 years of age to open an FD account.
For monthly interest payouts, use the formula for simple interest: (P × R × T) ÷ 100. For compound interest, the formula is: P × [(1 + R/100)^(T)] - P. Here, P is the investment amount, R is the interest rate, and T is the investment period in years.
Yes, withdrawing an FD prematurely typically incurs a penalty, which could result in a reduction of interest earnings. However, these penalties vary among FD issuers.
If you don’t renew your FD, the issuer usually transfers the principal amount along with the interest earned to your linked savings account.
The Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) scheme insures fixed deposits of up to ₹5 Lakhs issued by banks.