A Recurring deposit is an investment cum savings option for those who want to save regularly over a certain period of time and earn a higher interest rate. It is a type of term deposit which allows one to save a fixed amount of money every month systematically. If you are familiar with SIP in Mutual Funds, RD works similarly in banking. Every month, a fixed amount of money is deducted either from a savings or a current account. And, at the end of the maturity, investors are paid back their invested money with accrued interest.

A user willing to open an RD account with Central Bank of India can choose any amount and term according to your convenience.
The RD Interest Rates offered by Central Bank of India are listed below-
| Tenure | RD Rates for General Citizens | RD Rates for Senior Citizens |
|---|---|---|
| 180 - 270 days | 4.25% | 4.75% |
| 271 - 364 days | 4.25% | 4.75% |
| 1 year to less than 2 years | 5.00% | 5.50% |
| 2 years to less than 3 years | 5.00% | 5.50% |
| 3 years to less than 5 years | 5.00% | 5.50% |
| 5 years & above up to 10 years | 5.00% | 5.50% |
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A Recurring Deposit calculator is a good way of calculating maturity amount on RD. You can follow this method to estimate your RD amount on maturity.
Illustration-
| RD Calculator | INR |
|---|---|
| Monthly Deposit Amount | 500 |
| RD in month | 60 |
| Rate of Interest | 7% |
| RD Maturity Amount | INR 35,966 |
| Interest Earned | INR 5,966 |
Investment Amount:₹180,000 Interest Earned:₹18,190 Maturity Amount: ₹198,190RD Calculator
In this scheme, users have a freedom to deposit the amount of their choice every month. Some of features of the scheme are-
Individuals (singly & jointly), minors above 10 years singly, minors below 10 years jointly with Guardian(s), HUF, proprietorship, partnerships, Institutions clubs/trust/societies, corporates etc., are eligible to hold CENT Swa-Shakti Flexi Recurring Deposit Scheme
Interest rate will be as per prevailing term deposit card rate. It will be calculated on daily Basis and will be credited every half yearly. An additional 0.5 percent interest is for Senior Citizen
The depositor has to choose monthly core instalment. A minimum monthly core instalment will be INR 100 in the multiples of 100 and a maximum ceiling of INR 1,00,000
In this RD scheme, beside monthly core amount the depositor can also deposit additional fund. The installment can be deposited one or more times during a month, but the total monthly deposit should not exceed 10 times of the core amount. The monthly instalment can be reduced in any month, but it should not be lesser then core amount
This RD scheme offered by Central Bank of India is termed as - Cent Millionaire. Some of the features of the scheme are:
"Jab Chaho Lakhpati Bano" is a deposit product introduced in 2016. It lets you earn an interest in the Range of 5.35% to 6.60% p.a. on the deposited amount. Cent Lakhpati scheme is for all citizen, however senior citizens and bank staffs will get additional benefit as per the existing norms.
| Periods in Years | Rate of Interest | Monthly Investment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.35% | 8100* |
| 2 | 5.40% | 3940* |
| 3 | 5.40% | 2560* |
| 4 | 5.40% | 1870* |
| 5 | 5.60% | 1450* |
| 6 | 5.60% | 1170* |
| 7 | 5.60% | 980* |
| 8 | 5.60% | 830* |
| 9 | 5.60% | 720* |
| 10 | 5.60% | 630* |
Note - The maturity value of the above figures are Rs. 1 Lakh and above.
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For Minors
Birth Certificate issued by Gram Panchayat/NAC(Notified Area Committee)/Municipal Corporation
In case deposit tenure is over 60 months, and the installment is not paid in the same month, a penal interest of INR 2.00 per month per INR 100 will be charged. In case deposit period of up to 60 months, then a penal interest of INR 1.50 per month per INR 100 will be charged.
A Loan and Advance facility is available under Central Bank of India RD scheme up to 90 percent of the deposit amount and accrued interest. ROI is charged @ROI on deposit+1 percent.
Here's a list of best performing equity SIPs for an investment horizon of five years and above
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) Min SIP Investment 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 5 YR (%) 2024 (%) DSP US Flexible Equity Fund Growth ₹76.4723
↑ 0.43 ₹1,089 500 6.6 24.6 34.1 24.4 17.4 17.8 Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth ₹35.227
↑ 0.13 ₹297 500 4.3 15.8 22.3 12.2 3.1 14.4 Aditya Birla Sun Life Banking And Financial Services Fund Growth ₹64.13
↓ -0.37 ₹3,708 1,000 7.6 3.2 16.4 16.2 15.6 8.7 ICICI Prudential Banking and Financial Services Fund Growth ₹137.89
↓ -0.66 ₹11,085 100 4.9 1.3 14.5 15 16.4 11.6 DSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund Growth ₹98.192
↑ 0.84 ₹1,467 500 5.2 12 13.9 21.7 22.5 13.9 Mirae Asset India Equity Fund Growth ₹117.569
↓ -0.42 ₹41,864 1,000 5.4 3.2 9.4 13.9 14.1 12.7 Kotak Standard Multicap Fund Growth ₹86.765
↓ -0.31 ₹56,885 500 3.8 0.4 8.1 16.8 16.1 16.5 Bandhan Tax Advantage (ELSS) Fund Growth ₹158.463
↓ -0.41 ₹7,327 500 5.7 3.1 7.4 16.6 19.8 13.1 DSP Equity Opportunities Fund Growth ₹639.746
↓ -2.10 ₹17,215 500 6 2.4 6.7 20.9 19.5 23.9 Kotak Equity Opportunities Fund Growth ₹350.76
↓ -1.66 ₹29,961 1,000 4.2 2.5 5.2 19.4 19 24.2 Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 23 Dec 25 Research Highlights & Commentary of 10 Funds showcased
Commentary DSP US Flexible Equity Fund Franklin Asian Equity Fund Aditya Birla Sun Life Banking And Financial Services Fund ICICI Prudential Banking and Financial Services Fund DSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund Mirae Asset India Equity Fund Kotak Standard Multicap Fund Bandhan Tax Advantage (ELSS) Fund DSP Equity Opportunities Fund Kotak Equity Opportunities Fund Point 1 Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,089 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹297 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹3,708 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹11,085 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,467 Cr). Top quartile AUM (₹41,864 Cr). Highest AUM (₹56,885 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹7,327 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹17,215 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹29,961 Cr). Point 2 Established history (13+ yrs). Established history (17+ yrs). Established history (12+ yrs). Established history (17+ yrs). Established history (17+ yrs). Established history (17+ yrs). Established history (16+ yrs). Established history (17+ yrs). Oldest track record among peers (25 yrs). Established history (21+ yrs). Point 3 Top rated. Rating: 5★ (top quartile). Rating: 5★ (upper mid). Rating: 5★ (upper mid). Rating: 5★ (upper mid). Rating: 5★ (lower mid). Rating: 5★ (lower mid). Rating: 5★ (bottom quartile). Rating: 5★ (bottom quartile). Rating: 5★ (bottom quartile). Point 4 Risk profile: High. Risk profile: High. Risk profile: High. Risk profile: High. Risk profile: High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Point 5 5Y return: 17.36% (upper mid). 5Y return: 3.05% (bottom quartile). 5Y return: 15.63% (bottom quartile). 5Y return: 16.39% (lower mid). 5Y return: 22.48% (top quartile). 5Y return: 14.08% (bottom quartile). 5Y return: 16.09% (lower mid). 5Y return: 19.84% (top quartile). 5Y return: 19.46% (upper mid). 5Y return: 18.97% (upper mid). Point 6 3Y return: 24.43% (top quartile). 3Y return: 12.17% (bottom quartile). 3Y return: 16.22% (lower mid). 3Y return: 15.01% (bottom quartile). 3Y return: 21.71% (top quartile). 3Y return: 13.87% (bottom quartile). 3Y return: 16.75% (upper mid). 3Y return: 16.60% (lower mid). 3Y return: 20.86% (upper mid). 3Y return: 19.43% (upper mid). Point 7 1Y return: 34.06% (top quartile). 1Y return: 22.30% (top quartile). 1Y return: 16.41% (upper mid). 1Y return: 14.53% (upper mid). 1Y return: 13.87% (upper mid). 1Y return: 9.42% (lower mid). 1Y return: 8.11% (lower mid). 1Y return: 7.40% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: 6.67% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: 5.16% (bottom quartile). Point 8 Alpha: 5.69 (top quartile). Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid). Alpha: -2.82 (bottom quartile). Alpha: -0.89 (lower mid). Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid). Alpha: 0.51 (upper mid). Alpha: 1.84 (top quartile). Alpha: -0.17 (lower mid). Alpha: -2.52 (bottom quartile). Alpha: -2.35 (bottom quartile). Point 9 Sharpe: 1.17 (top quartile). Sharpe: 1.47 (top quartile). Sharpe: 0.63 (upper mid). Sharpe: 0.74 (upper mid). Sharpe: 0.10 (lower mid). Sharpe: 0.23 (upper mid). Sharpe: 0.22 (lower mid). Sharpe: 0.06 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: 0.00 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: 0.03 (bottom quartile). Point 10 Information ratio: -0.18 (bottom quartile). Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid). Information ratio: 0.29 (top quartile). Information ratio: 0.23 (upper mid). Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid). Information ratio: -0.32 (bottom quartile). Information ratio: 0.15 (upper mid). Information ratio: -0.07 (bottom quartile). Information ratio: 0.25 (top quartile). Information ratio: 0.04 (upper mid). DSP US Flexible Equity Fund
Franklin Asian Equity Fund
Aditya Birla Sun Life Banking And Financial Services Fund
ICICI Prudential Banking and Financial Services Fund
DSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund
Mirae Asset India Equity Fund
Kotak Standard Multicap Fund
Bandhan Tax Advantage (ELSS) Fund
DSP Equity Opportunities Fund
Kotak Equity Opportunities Fund