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NRI Fixed Deposits Interest Rates

 

ICICI Bank offers attractive Fixed Deposit (FD) interest rates on NRE/NRO deposits for NRIs.

 

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Important Notes:

  • FD interest rates are subject to change without prior notice

  • TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) will be applicable on interest earned on NRO FD as per Income Tax laws. No TDS will be applicable on interest earned on NRE FD.

  • NRE FD rates are applicable for 1 year tenure or more.

  • Senior Citizen rates do not apply to NRI FDs.

  • Revised rates apply to both new and renewed FDs.

  • If you change from a Non-Resident to a Resident status, the Resident Deposit rates will apply.

 

Note: The rules apply as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines in addition to the regular FD rules and T&C. In case of a conflict, these terms shall prevail.

 

Premature Withdrawal Penalty

Penalty on Premature/Partial Closure for NRO & NRE FDs:

 

  • In case of premature withdrawal, interest on the deposit shall be paid for the period that it has remained with the bank at the rate that prevailed at the time of booking for the actual tenure of the Term Deposit and not at the contracted rate and post deduction of the applicable penalty.

  • In case of premature withdrawal of the entire deposit amount before the minimum tenure (1 year for NRE FD and 7 days for NRO ), no interest will be paid.

  • No interest will be paid if the NRE FD is withdrawn before 1 year from the date of deposit.

  • Any excess interest paid at the contracted rate as part of monthly or quarterly payouts will be recovered from the principal amount in case of premature withdrawal.

  • Penalties for premature withdrawal are applicable, as mentioned below

 

 

Tenure Deposit < ₹5 Cr Deposit ≥ ₹5 Cr
Less than 1 year 0.50% 0.50%
1 year and above but < 5 years 1.00% 1.00%
5 years and above 1.00% 1.50%

 

 

Penalty and Rules for FDs Without Premature Withdrawal Facility (NRO & NRE):

  • These FDs cannot be closed before the predetermined tenure. Premature closure may only be allowed in special cases (e.g., regulatory directions, deceased claims).

  • In cases of early closure, no interest will be paid and any credited interest will be recovered from the principal.

  • Overdraft against Fixed Deposit (ODFD) is unavailable for non-withdrawable deposits.

  • The auto-renewal facility is not available for these FDs.

  • The minimum term for traditional NRO FDs without premature withdrawal is 3 months.

  • The maximum term for traditional NRO FDs without premature withdrawal is 10 years.

  • The minimum term for cumulative NRO FDs without premature withdrawal is 6 months.

  • The maximum term for cumulative NRO FDs without premature withdrawal is 10 years.

  • The minimum term for NRE FDs is 1 year, and the maximum term for NRE FDs is 10 years.

  • For opening an FD without premature withdrawal, please contact your Relationship Manager or visit any ICICI Bank branch.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In what currency can my NRE Fixed Deposit be maintained?

Both NRE and NRO Fixed Deposits are maintained in Indian Rupees (INR) only.

Can I transfer funds from my existing NRO accounts to open an NRE/FCNR Fixed Deposit?

No, you cannot book an NRE/FCNR FD using funds which are currently available in your NRO account.

Are my NRO Fixed Deposit funds repatriable? How much can I repatriate?

The principal and interest earned on NRO Fixed Deposits is repatriable up to USD 1 million. Please note, interest accrued on NRO Fixed Deposits is subject to taxation. The 1 million limit includes all outward remittances made from all your NRO accounts per financial year subject to necessary tax documentation.

What is the minimum deposit amount for opening an NRI Fixed Deposit?

The minimum deposit for:

NRO/NRE FD: ₹25,000. For more details, Click here.

FCNR FD: Depends on the currency chosen. For more details, Click here.

For more details, visit the ICICI Bank Website or contact Customer Care.

What are the tax implications of NRO Fixed Deposits?

Interest earned on NRO FD is taxable in India . There will be an upfront tax deduction (Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)) at rate of 30% plus applicable surcharge and cess.  However, if India has a  Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with the country where the NRI is a resident, then relief can be claimed by NRIs as per the respective DTAA subject to necessary tax documentation including a Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) and Form 10F (Form 10F to be generated online on Income Tax portal).