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SBI cuts FD interest rates from today: Comparisons with HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Canara Bank fixed deposit rates

SBI cuts FD interest rates from today: Comparisons with HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Canara Bank fixed deposit rates
State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public sector lender, has announced a revision in its fixed deposit (FD) interest rates and lending rates, according to the bank’s website. The bank has reduced FD interest rates on the tenure of 2 years to less than 3 years by 5 basis points (bps) each from 6.45% to 6.40% for general citizens. For senior citizens, the PSU bank has trimmed the rate on the same FDs from 6.95% to 6.90%.

After the interest rate revision, State Bank of India now offers FD interest rates between 3.05% and 6.45% (Amrit Vrishti) to general citizens, and to senior citizens, SBI now offers between 3.55% and 7.05% (including 5-10 years and SBI We Care).

Also read: SBI cuts FD interest rates from December 15, 2025; Check latest FD interest rates, Amrit Vrishti’s revised rates

Let’s see where SBI FD rates stand compared to fixed deposit interest rates of other major banks-

HDFC Bank FD interest rateHDFC Bank offers FD interest rates between 2.75% and 6.60% to general citizens, and to senior citizens, the bank offers interest rates between 3.25% and 7.10%. These FD rates are applicable from June 25, 2025.

Tenor Bucket

< 3 Crore
Interest Rate (per annum) **Senior Citizen Rates (per annum)
7 – 14 days 2.75% 3.25%
15 – 29 days 2.75% 3.25%
30 – 45 days 3.25% 3.75%
46 – 60 days 4.25% 4.75%
61 – 89 days 4.25% 4.75%
90 days < = 6 months 4.25% 4.75%
6 months 1 days < = 9 months 5.50% 6.00%
9 months 1 day to < 1 year 5.75% 6.25%
1 year to < 15 months 6.25% 6.75%
15 months to < 18 months 6.35% 6.85%
18 months to < 21 months 6.60% 7.10%
21 months – 2 years 6.45% 6.95%
2 Years 1 day to < 2 Year 11 Months 6.45% 6.95%
2 Years 11 Months – 35 Months 6.45% 6.95%
2 Years 11 Months 1 day < = 3 Year 6.45% 6.95%
3 Years 1 day to < 4 Years 7 Months 6.40% 6.90%
4 Year 7 Months – 55 months 6.40% 6.90%
4 Year 7 Months 1 day < = 5 Years 6.40% 6.90%
5 Years 1 day – 10 Years 6.15% 6.65%


ICICI Bank offers FD interest rates between 2.75% and 6.60% to general citizens, and to senior citizens, the bank offers FD interest rates between 3.25% and 7.2%. These rates are applicable from December 15, 2025.

Tenure With Premature Withdrawal Facility
General Citizen Senior Citizen
7 to 45 Days 2.75% 3.25%
46 to 90 Days 4% 4.50%
91 to 184 Days 4.50% 5%
185 to < 1 Year 5.50% 6%
1 Year to < 18 Months 6.25% 6.75%
18 Months to 2 Years 6.40% 6.90%
2 Years 1 Day to 5 Years 6.60% 7.20%
HIGHEST HIGHEST
5 Years 1 Day to 10 Years 6.60% 7.10%
HIGHEST
5Y (Tax Saver FD) 6.60% 7.20%
HIGHEST HIGHEST

Canara Bank offers FD interest rates between 3% and 6.15% to general citizens and to senior citizens, the bank offers FD interest rates between 3% and 6.65%. These rates are applicable from December 8, 2025.

Term Deposits (All Maturities) General Public Senior Citizen
Rate of Interest (% p.a.) Rate of Interest (% p.a.) #
7 Days to 45 Days* 3 3
46 Days to 90 Days 4 4
91 Days to 179 Days 4.25 4.25
180 Days to 269 Days 5.25 5.75
270 Days to less than 1 Year 5.5 6
1 Year & above to 1 year 3 months Only 5.9 6.4
444 Days* 6 6.5
555 Days* 6.15 6.65
Above 1 Year 3 months to less than 2 Years 5.9 6.4
2 Years & above to less than 3 Years 5.9 6.4
3 Years & above to less than 5 Years 5.9 6.4
5 Years & above to 10 Years 5.9 6.4

Comparing highest FD interest rate

Bank Tenure General Citizens (%) Senior Citizens (%) Effective Date
SBI 7 days – 10 years 3.05 – 6.45 3.55 – 7.05 15-Dec-25
HDFC Bank 7 days – 10 years 2.75 – 6.60 3.25 – 7.10 25-Jun-25
ICICI Bank 7 days – 10 years 2.75 – 6.60 3.25 – 7.20 15-Dec-25
Canara Bank 7 days – 10 years 3.00 – 6.15 3 – 6.65 8-Dec-25

FD rates as on December 15, 2025.

Depositors can compare FD interest rates across banks before choosing the FD tenure and the bank that maximises returns while ensuring the safety of funds.

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