HDFC Fixed Deposit lets you invest for a tenure of 7 days to 10 years at interest rates currently ranging from 2.75% p.a. to 6.50% p.a. Senior citizens generally earn an additional 0.50% p.a. across most tenures, though this premium does not apply to NRI deposits.
The HDFC Bank FD interest rates 2026 are listed in the table below:
Tenure | Interest Rate (per annum) | Senior Citizen Rates (per annum) |
7 to 14 days | 2.75% | 3.25% |
15 to 29 days | 2.75% | 3.25% |
30 to 45 days | 3.25% | 3.75% |
46 to 60 days | 4.25% | 4.75% |
61 to 89 days | 4.25% | 4.75% |
90 days less than equal to 6 months | 4.25% | 4.75% |
6 months 1 days less than equal to 9 months | 5.50% | 6.00% |
9 months 1 day to less than 1 year | 5.75% | 6.25% |
1 year to less than 15 months | 6.25% | 6.75% |
15 months to less than 18 months | 6.35% | 6.85% |
18 months to less than 21 months | 6.45% | 6.95% |
21 months to 2 years | 6.45% | 6.95% |
2 Years 1 day to less than 2 Year 11 Months | 6.45% | 6.95% |
2 Years 11 Months to 35 Months | 6.45% | 6.95% |
2 Years 11 Months 1 day less than equal to 3 Year | 6.45% | 6.95% |
3 Years 1 day to less than 4 Years 7 Months | 6.50% | 7.10% |
4 Year 7 Months to 55 months | 6.40% | 6.90% |
4 Year 7 Months 1 day less than equal to 5 Years | 6.40% | 6.90% |
5 Years 1 day to10 Years | 6.15% | 6.65% |
Note: Rates are effective from 19 August 2026 and can change from time to time.
Here are HDFC Bank FD rates for deposits of more than Rs.3 crore to less than Rs.5 crore:
Tenure | Interest Rate (per annum) | Senior Citizen Rates (per annum) |
7 - 14 days | 3.50% | 4.00% |
15 - 29 days | 3.50% | 4.00% |
30 - 45 days | 4.75% | 5.25% |
46 - 60 days | 5.00% | 5.50% |
61 - 89 days | 5.25% | 5.75% |
90 days less than 6 months | 5.50% | 6.00% |
6 months 1 day less than 9 months | 5.75% | 6.25% |
9 months 1 day to less than 1 Year | 6.00% | 6.50% |
1 Year to less than 15 months | 6.25% | 6.75% |
15 months to less than 18 months | 6.25% | 6.75% |
18 months to less than 21 months | 6.40% | 6.90% |
21 months to 2 years | 6.40% | 6.90% |
2 year 1 day to 3 years | 6.25% | 6.75% |
3 year 1 day to 5 years | 6.35% | 6.85% |
5 year 1 day to 10 years | 6.15% | 6.65% |
Note: Rates are effective from 19 August 2026 and can change from time to time.
HDFC fixed deposit rates for NRE customers are listed in the table below:
Tenure | 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 | 6.45% | 6.90% |
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 | 6.50% | 7.10% |
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% |
Senior citizen rates do not apply to NRI deposits, including NRE fixed deposits.
Note: New rates are effective from 19 August 2026 and can change from time to time. The minimum tenor for an NRE FD is one year.
The interest rates for HDFC FCNR are listed in the table below:
Period | GBP (p.a.) | USD (p.a.) | EURO (p.a.) | JPY (p.a.) | AUD (p.a.) | CAD (p.a.) | SGD (p.a.) |
1 Year- less than 2 years | 3.75% | 3.80% | 2.15% | N/A | 4.15% | 2.15% | 1.05% |
2 years - less than 3 years | 3.60% | 3.55% | 1.90% | N/A | 3.90% | 2.05% | 1.10% |
3 year to less than 4 years | 3.50% | 3.50% | 1.80% | N/A | 3.85% | 2.00% | 1.25% |
4 years to less than 5 years | 3.40% | 3.15% | 1.65% | N/A | 3.80% | 1.95% | 1.35% |
5 years only | 3.40% | 3.15% | 1.65% | N/A | 3.80% | 1.95% | 1.35% |
Note: New rates are effective from 1 September 2026.
You can open a fixed deposit with HDFC Bank online as well as offline. The steps to invest in HDFC fixed deposit online are as follows:
Step 1: Visit the official website of HDFC Bank.
Step 2: Log into your net banking account.
Step 3: Select the ‘Open Fixed Deposits’ option under the ‘TRANSACT’ section.
Step 4: Choose the branch and enter the required amount and tenure.
Step 5: Assign a nominee.
Step 6: Click on the ‘Continue’ option and confirm.
Step 7: The fixed deposit receipt will be instantly available for download.
If you hold an account with HDFC Bank and want to book an FD offline, you can visit the nearest HDFC Bank branch. Request an FD application form, enter the requested information, and submit it to the bank.
If you do not have an HDFC Bank savings account, you will need to submit documents such as proof of address, proof of identity, and complete the KYC process. The above documents must be submitted with a completed and signed application form.
You are liable to pay taxes on the interest income you receive from a fixed deposit. The interest income contributes to your overall tax obligation. Additionally, you need to be aware that interest from FDs is essentially added to your yearly income. Your tax bracket is calculated by considering your overall income. Since interest from fixed deposits is regarded as ‘income from other sources,’ it is taxable under TDS. The TDS is taken out immediately after the interest income is credited into your account. Here are a few points regarding tax on fixed deposits:
An Interest rate will be applicable for premature closure and this will be the lower amount of either of these:
The base rate will be applicable to all deposits amounting to less than Rs.2 crore on the date of booking your deposit. For all deposits that are more than Rs.5 crores, the base rate will be for Rs.5 crore as on the date of booking your deposit. For premature withdrawals, like sweep-ins and also partial withdrawals, HDFC Bank will levy a penalty of 1%. The penalty for premature withdrawal will not be applicable for any fixed deposits that are booked for a tenor of 7 days to 14 days.
The interest that you earn on your FD depends on several factors, including the amount, rate of interest, tenure, frequency of interest calculation, and taxation. To calculate the interest earned on your HDFC FD is hassle-free and simple. All you have to do is visit the online HDFC FD calculator to know the amount you can earn after maturity.
HDFC Bank allows you to meet your unexpected financial requirements without having to break your FD. Take a look at a few pointers regarding loans against fixed deposits:
HDFC Fixed Deposit offers tenures from 7 days to 10 years with rates currently up to 6.50% p.a., plus an extra premium for senior citizens on most tenures. Choose from regular, tax-saving, NRI and foreign-currency FD variants, with overdraft facilities available against your deposit if you need funds before maturity. Compare the latest HDFC Bank FD rates above and open your fixed deposit online or at a branch.
An HDFC Fixed Deposit is a savings product where you invest a lump sum with HDFC Bank for a fixed tenure at a pre-agreed interest rate. HDFC Fixed Deposit tenures range from 7 days to 10 years, covering regular, tax-saving and NRI options. The deposit earns interest for the full term and is repaid with interest at maturity.
Residents, Hindu Undivided Families, sole proprietorship firms, partnership firms, limited companies and trust accounts can open an HDFC Fixed Deposit. NRIs can open NRE, NRO and FCNR fixed deposits with HDFC Bank. Eligibility and documentation vary slightly by the type of HDFC FD you choose.
Yes, senior citizens generally earn an additional interest premium over the standard HDFC Fixed Deposit rate on most tenures. This premium is shown alongside the general public rate in the HDFC FD rate tables above. The additional rate does not apply to NRI fixed deposits.
You cannot change the tenure of an existing HDFC Fixed Deposit account. Instead, you would need to close the existing HDFC FD and open a new one for the tenure you want.
Yes, HDFC allows premature withdrawal from a fixed deposit account, though the bank may apply a lower interest rate or a penalty on early closure. The applicable rate depends on how long the HDFC Fixed Deposit was actually held with the bank. Check the premature withdrawal rules above before closing your FD early.
HDFC Bank does not allow you to add more funds to an existing fixed deposit account. If you want to invest additional funds, you can open a new HDFC Fixed Deposit for the extra amount.
Yes, KYC documents are required to open an HDFC Fixed Deposit account. Accepted documents include an Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID, driving licence, passport or another government-issued photo ID, as listed above.
Yes, a PAN card is mandatory to open or operate an HDFC Fixed Deposit account. This applies whether you open the FD online through NetBanking or offline at a branch.
Yes, existing HDFC Bank customers can open a fixed deposit online through NetBanking by following the steps listed above. If you do not already hold an HDFC savings account, you will need to complete the KYC process and submit a signed application form, which may involve a branch visit.
The interest earned on an HDFC Fixed Deposit depends on the amount invested, the interest rate, the tenure chosen and how often interest is calculated. You can use the online HDFC FD calculator to estimate the maturity amount for a given deposit. The FD rate tables above show the current rates used for this calculation.
Interest earned on an HDFC Fixed Deposit is added to your total income and taxed as ‘income from other sources’, with TDS deducted by the bank once it crosses the prescribed threshold. Whether you owe further tax depends on your overall income and the tax regime you choose. See the taxation section above for the current thresholds.
Yes, HDFC Bank lets you book the five-year Tax Saving Fixed Deposit with either a monthly or a quarterly interest payout option. This HDFC FD variant carries a mandatory five-year lock-in and offers a tax benefit under Section 80C, as described above.

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