Private sector lender ICICI Bank has increased its fixed deposit rates by 10-25 basis points (bps) for various maturities. For the 1 year-up to 389 day period, the new rate will be 6.9%, up 15 bps, while for 390 days-to-two years, the rate is 7.1%. For over 2 years up to 3 years, the bank will offer 7.5% to the depositor. Deposit rates have also been raised by 25 bps for some shorter tenures. The new rates will be effective from Thursday.Senior citizens will get 50 bps higher over the card rate.
Pranav Mishra, senior general manager and head – retail liabilities group, said, “With the prevailing volatility in financial market, we see renewed interest by customers to invest in fixed deposits which offer a combination of attractive interest rates, liquidity and assured returns. The 2-3 years tenor offers customers an opportunity to invest at a higher interest rate of 7.50% p.a.”
