Investment Amount
Interest Rate
Total Interest Amount
Total Payout (Principal + Interest)
Choosing the monthly interest payout option from an FD can generate regular income. Saving this amount over a period could help you manage unexpected expenses. Say you invest ₹8 Lakhs for 5 years at 8% p.a., the interest you could receive every month can be up to ₹5,333.
This will depend on the issuer and tenor, among other factors. All you need to do is choose an issuer and plan your investment to earn assured monthly income.
Given below is an overview of the monthly interest on an FD of ₹8 Lakhs across different interest rates for a tenor of 5 years:
Deposit Amount |
Interest Rate (p.a.) |
Monthly Interest Payout |
₹8 Lakhs |
6.00% |
₹4,000 |
₹8 Lakhs |
6.50% |
₹4,333 |
₹8 Lakhs |
7.00% |
₹4,667 |
₹8 Lakhs |
7.50% |
₹5,000 |
₹8 Lakhs |
8.00% |
₹5,333 |
₹8 Lakhs |
8.50% |
₹5,667 |
₹8 Lakhs |
9.00% |
₹6,000 |
₹8 Lakhs |
9.50% |
₹6,333 |
₹8 Lakhs |
10.00% |
₹6,667 |
Note: The monthly interest payouts mentioned above are indicative and actual returns may vary.
The amount you can earn as interest per month on a fixed deposit of ₹8 Lakhs differs depending on the issuer and the interest rate they offer. Check the monthly payouts for an FD of ₹8 Lakhs booked for 5 years with certain banks and NBFCs:
Bank/NBFC/HFC |
Non-senior Citizen (p.a.) |
Monthly Interest Payout |
Senior Citizen (p.a.) |
Monthly Interest Payout |
8.10% |
₹5,400 |
8.35% |
₹5,567 |
|
7.65% |
₹5,100 |
7.85% |
₹5,233 |
|
8.10% |
₹5,000 |
8.35% |
₹5,567 |
|
LIC Housing Finance Ltd |
7.75% |
₹5,167 |
8.00% |
₹5,333 |
8.47% |
₹5,647 |
8.97% |
₹5,980 |
|
ICICI Bank |
7.00% |
₹4,667 |
7.50% |
₹5,000 |
HDFC Bank |
7.00% |
₹4,667 |
7.50% |
₹5,000 |
IDFC First Bank |
7.00% |
₹4,667 |
7.50% |
₹5,000 |
Axis Bank |
7.10% |
₹4,733 |
7.60% |
₹5,067 |
IndusInd Bank |
7.25% |
₹4,833 |
7.75% |
₹5,167 |
7.25% |
₹4,833 |
8.00% |
₹5,333 |
|
Jana Small Finance Bank |
7.25% |
₹4,833 |
7.75% |
₹5,167 |
7.20% |
₹4,800 |
7.70% |
₹5,133 |
|
Kotak Mahindra Bank |
6.20% |
₹4,133 |
6.70% |
₹4,467 |
SBI |
6.50% |
₹4,333 |
7.50% |
₹5,000 |
7.25% |
₹4,833 |
7.75% |
₹5,167 |
Note: The rates mentioned above are subject to change at the issuer’s discretion.
Considering these prospective earnings, you could invest ₹8 Lakhs or more in a fixed deposit of your choice. If you have a monthly goal in mind, use an FD calculator to estimate your returns. On Bajaj Markets, you can book an FD online from different issuers in a hassle-free manner.
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Yes. If the annual interest exceeds ₹40,000 (or ₹50,000 for senior citizens), TDS will apply as per Section 194A of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Earnings from your FD of ₹8 Lakhs depend on various factors, including the interest rate, investment tenor, and payout option. For instance, the monthly interest on an FD of ₹8 Lakhs amounts to ₹4,667 if you invest for 5 years at 7% p.a.
To open an FD account, you typically need to provide your PAN card, other KYC documents, and passport-sized photographs. However, these requirements may differ as per the policies of the bank/NBFC you choose to invest with.
To open an FD account, most issuers require you to be an Indian citizen over 18 years. Some issuers even allow non-resident Indians (NRIs) to apply for a fixed deposit.
Yes. However, penalties for premature withdrawal of an FD vary across banks and NBFCs. Generally, withdrawing FDs before maturity results in a reduction of interest earned. You may also have to pay a premature withdrawal fee as per the issuer’s terms and conditions.
If you do not renew your FD after maturity, the issuer may renew it for the same tenor or transfer the amount to a savings account linked to your FD account. The process differs based on the issuer.
No, typically, you cannot add funds to an existing FD during its tenor. However, some banks offer flexible FD schemes. These allow partial withdrawals or premature closure followed by reinvestment of the remaining balance, including additional funds.