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DBS Fixed Deposit Interest Rates 2025

Updated on August 8, 2025 , 4646 views

Fixed Deposit, commonly known as FD, is one of the best savings options for risk-averse looking for attractive returns. Development Bank of Singapore (DBS) bank offers various fixed deposit options so that the customers can pick the best as per their saving requirements.

DBS Bank FD

DBS Fixed Deposit offers interest rate ranging from '2.50% to 7.50% p.a.' with a tenure of 7 days to 5 years and above. The DBS online service also offers the freedom of liquidity with a Range of tenures coupled with assured returns on fixed deposits.

DBS FD Interest Rate

The rates of interest applied on the DBS Fixed Deposit schemes are given in the below table.

Period Regular Senior Citizen
7 days 2.50% 2.50%
8 days & up to 14 days 2.75% 2.75%
15 days & up to 29 days 4.00% 4.00%
30 days & up to 45 days 4.50% 4.50%
46 days & up to 60 days 4.50% 4.50%
61 days 5.00% 5.00%
62 days & up to 90 days 5.00% 5.00%
91 to 180 days 5.00% 5.00%
181 to 269 days 6.00% 6.50%
270 to less than 1 year 6.00% 6.50%
1 year to 375 days 7.00% 7.50%
376 days to 540 days 7.50% 8.00%
541 days to 599 days 7.25% 7.75%
600 days 7.25% 7.75%
601 days to less than 2 years 7.25% 7.75%
2 years to less than 2 years & 6 months 7.00% 7.50%
2 years & 6 months 7.00% 7.50%
2 years 6 months 1 day & less than 3 years 7.00% 7.50%
3 years & less than 4 years 6.50% 7.00%
4 years to less than 5 years 6.50% 7.00%
5 years & above 6.50% 7.00%

Note: Simple interest rate will be paid on a fixed deposit below 6 months. For 6 months or above, interest will be compounded quarterly.

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DSB NRO Fixed Deposit

Period Interest Rates
7 days 2.50%
8 days & up to 14 days 2.75%
15 days & up to 29 days 4.00%
30 days & up to 45 days 4.50%
46 days & up to 60 days 4.50%
61 days 5.00%
62 days & up to 90 days 5.00%
91 to 180 days 5.00%
181 to 269 days 6.00%
270 to less than 1 year 6.00%
1 year to 375 days 7.00%
376 days to 540 days 7.50%
541 days to 599 days 7.25%
600 days 7.25%
601 days to less than 2 years 7.25%
2 years to less than 2 years & 6 months 7.00%
2 years & 6 months 7.00%
2 years 6 months 1 day & less than 3 years 7.00%
3 years & less than 4 years 6.50%
4 years to less than 5 years 6.50%
5 years & above 6.50%

 

Note: Simple Interest rate will be paid on fixed deposits below 6 months. For fixed deposits of 6 months or above, interest will be compounded quarterly.

DBS NRE Fixed Deposits Rates

w.e.f. 18th November, 2022

Tenure Less than Rs. 2 Crore
1 year to 375 days 6.25%
376 days to 540 days 6.50%
541 days to less than 2 years 6.25%
2 years & less than 2 years 6 months 5.75%
2 years & 6 months 5.25%
2 years 6 months 1 day & less than 3 years 5.25%
3 years and less than 4 years 5.00%
4 years to less than 5 years 5.00%
5 years and above 5.00%

Note: For interest rates on FDs of Rs. 2 Crore and above, please contact your Relationship Manager or nearest branch.

Types of DBS Fixed Deposit

DBS Bank offers two types of fixed deposit - DBS Bank Fixed Deposit and DBS Bank Flexi Fixed Deposit. Let’s understand the features of these deposits-

1.DBS Bank Fixed Deposit

DBS Bank FD will act as a contingency fund that is able to tackle emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. The bank offers risk-free deposits, which remain safe and unaffected by volatile markets. The features of the DBS FD are as follows:

  • A minimum amount to start with an FD is Rs. 10,000
  • FD offers higher returns on the deposit of Rs. 2 crores and above
  • The duration of the FD ranges from 7 days to 5+ years
  • Interest is paid to the depositor on a monthly or quarterly Basis

2. DBS Bank Flexi Fixed Deposit

The Flexi FD has a higher interest rate as compared to normal FDs. You can choose a tenure as per your requirements. Bank premature withdrawal gives you more flexibility to access your funds. The features of the DBS Flexi Fixed Deposit are as follows:

  • You can start the account with Rs. 10000 and save in multiples of Rs. 1000 up to a maximum of Rs. 14,99,999 for a period of 364 days

  • The balance thresholds for different types of Savings Account linked to your fixed deposit are as follows:

    • savings plus- Rs. 50,000
    • Savings Power Plus- Rs. 2,00,000
    • Treasures Savings- Rs. 5,00,000

Benefits of DBS Fixed Deposit

DBS FD accounts offer various benefits in order to make savings habit easy for you-

  • The overdraft Facility is available for the residential customers up to 80% of the deposited amount
  • A minimum amount is required for DBS FD is Rs. 10,000
  • DBS FD tenure ranging from 7 days to 5 years or above
  • The fixed deposit has a tenure of 6 months or more are compounded
  • Multiple interest payout options are available- monthly, quarterly and re-investment

Eligibility Criteria to Open FD

The eligibility criteria for opening the DBS fixed deposit are as follows:

  • Individuals (Single or Jointly)
  • Minors (Under the legally appointed guardian)
  • HUF (hindu undivided family)
  • Entities

Liquid Funds - An Alternative to Bank Savings Account

  • With liquid Mutual Funds one gets the flexibility to invest or withdraw whenever one wants to without any penalty or exit load.
  • When investing in Mutual Funds, some fund houses also offer ATM card to withdraw money. This further adds on to your convenience.
  • Some of the Best Liquid Funds offer much better interest rate than that of savings account.

Based on certain parameters, we can figure out the difference between Liquid Funds and savings account. Let’s figure out those parameters.

Factors Liquid Funds Savings Account
Rate of Return 7-8% 4%
Tax Implications Short-term Capital gains tax is levied based on investors' applicable income tax slab Tax Rate Interest rate earned are taxable as per investors' applicable Income tax slab
Ease of Operation No need to go to a bank to get cash. If there is same amount that needs to be paid, it can be done online Money gets deposited to the bank account first
Suitable for Who want to invest their surplus to earn higher return than saving account Who want to just park their surplus amount

Best Liquid Funds 2025

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)1 MO (%)3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)5 YR (%)2024 (%)
Indiabulls Liquid Fund Growth ₹2,541.33
↑ 0.78
₹3280.51.63.47.16.95.47.4
PGIM India Insta Cash Fund Growth ₹342.091
↑ 0.05
₹3570.51.53.3775.67.3
JM Liquid Fund Growth ₹71.6944
↑ 0.01
₹1,9090.51.63.36.96.95.57.2
Axis Liquid Fund Growth ₹2,926.02
↑ 0.45
₹33,5290.51.53.47.175.67.4
Invesco India Liquid Fund Growth ₹3,611.92
↑ 0.54
₹12,3200.51.53.3775.67.4
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 10 Aug 25

Research Highlights & Commentary of 5 Funds showcased

CommentaryIndiabulls Liquid Fund PGIM India Insta Cash FundJM Liquid FundAxis Liquid FundInvesco India Liquid Fund
Point 1Bottom quartile AUM (₹328 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹357 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹1,909 Cr).Highest AUM (₹33,529 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹12,320 Cr).
Point 2Established history (13+ yrs).Established history (17+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (27 yrs).Established history (15+ yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).
Point 3Top rated.Rating: 5★ (upper mid).Rating: 5★ (lower mid).Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
Point 4Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.
Point 51Y return: 7.06% (top quartile).1Y return: 7.02% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 6.91% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 7.05% (upper mid).1Y return: 7.03% (lower mid).
Point 61M return: 0.46% (lower mid).1M return: 0.46% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.45% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.46% (top quartile).1M return: 0.46% (upper mid).
Point 7Sharpe: 3.32 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 3.56 (lower mid).Sharpe: 3.11 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 3.87 (upper mid).Sharpe: 3.96 (top quartile).
Point 8Information ratio: -1.49 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: -0.92 (lower mid).Information ratio: -2.34 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
Point 9Yield to maturity (debt): 5.87% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.90% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.87% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.96% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.19% (top quartile).
Point 10Modified duration: 0.16 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.14 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 0.13 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 0.16 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.15 yrs (lower mid).

Indiabulls Liquid Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹328 Cr).
  • Established history (13+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.06% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.46% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.32 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -1.49 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.87% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.16 yrs (bottom quartile).

PGIM India Insta Cash Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹357 Cr).
  • Established history (17+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.02% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.46% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.56 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.92 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.90% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.14 yrs (upper mid).

JM Liquid Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹1,909 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (27 yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.91% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.45% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.11 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -2.34 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.87% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.13 yrs (top quartile).

Axis Liquid Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹33,529 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.05% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.46% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.87 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.96% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.16 yrs (bottom quartile).

Invesco India Liquid Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹12,320 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.03% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.46% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.96 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.19% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.15 yrs (lower mid).

Disclaimer:
All efforts have been made to ensure the information provided here is accurate. However, no guarantees are made regarding correctness of data. Please verify with scheme information document before making any investment.
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