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Reverse sweep (sweep-out): In case of insufficient funds in a savings account to honour any debit instruction (e.g., when the customer wants to withdraw money through cheque or through an ATM), the balance in the FD to the extent needed to meet the shortfall is automatically withdrawn in multiples of ₹1000 (or any other amount set by the bank).
One can voluntarily open an account with any nationalized bank, selected authorized private bank, or post office. The account can be opened in the name of individuals, including minors. The minimum amount is ₹500, which can be deposited. The current interest rate is 7.1% annually (Q1 of FY 2024-25). Interest received is tax-free.
NRE Accounts are repatriable. Credits permitted to NRE account are inward remittance from outside India, interest accruing on the account, interest on investment, transfer from other NRE/ FCNR(B) accounts, maturity proceeds of investments (if such investments were made from this account or through inward remittance).
What the current rate environment means for savings accounts. Rates on high-yield savings accounts tend to move in lockstep with changes to the federal funds rate. This key benchmark rate is ...
On 30 July 2007, UTI Bank changed its name to Axis Bank. [16] In 2009, Shikha Sharma was appointed as the MD and CEO of Axis Bank. [17] In 2013, Axis Bank's subsidiary, Axis Bank UK commenced banking operations. [18] The Indian government intends to sell a 20.7% stake in Axis Bank in February 2014 for 57 billion rupees, equivalent to 925 ...
While the average interest-bearing checking account earns a low 0.08% APY, a high-yield checking account offers the same day-to-day access with perks that include: High APYs on your everyday cash.
Priority Sector Lending Certificates is a tool for promoting comparative advantages among banks while they meet their priority sector lending obligations in India. "Banks with a comparative advantage in lending to the priority sector should earn priority sector lending certificates [social credits] while those falling short of the target would be required to buy priority sector lending ...
The annual interest rate is the rate over a period of one year. Other interest rates apply over different periods, such as a month or a day, but they are usually annualized. The interest rate has been characterized as "an index of the preference . . . for a dollar of present [income] over a dollar of future income". [1]