NRE Fixed Deposit Rates 2023: Top Banks for NRE FDs.

NRE fixed deposits are similar to regular term deposits, opened using NRE accounts. All NRIs and PIOs can invest in NRE FDs in India. Indian banks offer attractive NRE Fixed Deposit rates, which are virtually tax-free in India. Here are the current interest rates offered by Indian banks on NRE fixed deposits.(toc)

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NRE FD Rates 2023

Listed below are the NRE FD rates by top Indian banks for deposits less than Rs. 2 cr for a tenure ranging from 1 year to 10 years.

Bank	1 year	Above 1 year to 3 years	3 years to 5 years	5 years to 10 years
Federal Bank	6.60%	6.60% – 7.25%	6.50%	6.30% – 6.40%
SBI	6.75%	6.75%	6.25%	6.25%
Citibank	7.25%	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%
Bank of Baroda	6.10%	6.10% – 6.25%	6.10%	6.10% – 6.75%
Canara Bank	6.75%	6.80% – 7.00%	6.50%	6.50%
Indian Bank	6.60%	6.10% – 6.65%	6.00%	6.00%
ICICI NRE FD Rates	6.60%	6.60% – 7.00%	7.00%	6.90%
HDFC Bank	6.00%	6.00% – 7.00%	7.00%	7.00%
Indian Overseas Bank	6.40%	6.40% – 6.55%	6.50%	6.50%
Punjab National Bank	6.30%	6.30% – 7.00%	6.10% – 6.30%	6.10%
IDBI Bank	6.75%	6.50% – 6.75%	6.25%	6.25%
Kotak	6.75%	6.40% – 7.00%	6.25% – 6.30%	6.20%
DCB	7.25%	7.25% – 7.85%	7.60% – 7.85%	7.60%
Axis Bank	6.75%	6.75% – 7.00%	7.00%	7.00%
DBS Bank	6.25%	5.25% – 6.50%	5.00%	5.00%
Union Bank of India	6.30%	6.30% – 7.30%	6.70% – 7.30%	6.70%
YES Bank	7.00%	7.00%	6.75%	6.75%
SBM	6.75% – 6.95%	6.6% – 8.00%	7.2% – 7.5%	5.85% – 6.25%
IndusInd	6.75%	7.00% – 7.25%	6.75%	6.50%
RBL	7.00%	7.00% – 7.55%	7.05%	6.25%
IDFC First Bank	6.75%	6.75% – 7.50%	7.00%	7.00%
Deutsche Bank	6.50%	7.00% – 7.25%	7.00%	–

NRE FD Rates 2023 for deposit less than Rs. 2 cr

• The above rates were updated on 23rd December 2022
• Note: Interest rates are subject to periodic changes without prior intimation 

Top 5 Banks for NRE FD

SBI NRE FD

State Bank of India is the leading public sector Indian international bank that offers NRE fixed deposits to Non-Resident Indians. SBI NRE FD rates for a deposit below Rs. 2 crore range between 6.30% to 7.25% per annum. 

Key features of SBI NRE Fixed Deposits

1. The account can be opened with a zero balance

• Minimum deposit in general branches: Rs. 1000
• In personal banking branches: Rs. 1 lakh for metro/ urban areas and Rs. 50,000 in semi-urban & rural areas

1. The interest is paid quarterly and can be credited to the SBI NRE savings bank account if requested by the account holder.
2. Principal and interest are fully repatriable.
3. Loan/ overdraft facility available. 

ICICI NRE FD

NRIs can open an NRE fixed deposit to save their foreign earnings in Indian rupees and get attractive exchange rates on conversion of their foreign currency into INR.    (ads2)

Key features of ICICI NRE FD

• Minimum deposit amount: Rs. 25,000.
• Principal and interest earned are fully repatriable.
• Interest earned is exempt from tax in India.
• Loans up to 90% of the deposit, maximum INR 500 lakh.
• ICICI NRE FD rates are offered in the range of 6.60% to 7.00%. 

HDFC NRE FD

HDFC NRE fixed deposit rates are one of the highest in the industry ranging from 6.00% to 7.00%. 

Key features of HDFC NRE FD

• Partial withdrawal of NRE fixed deposits is allowed.
• You can repatriate funds from your NRE account to an account in your country of residence.
•  You can open the FD account with any other eligible NRI.
• HDFC NRE FD term ranges from 1 year to 10 years. 

Axis Bank NRE FD

Open Axis Bank NRE fixed deposit account with any convertible currency and enjoy attractive interest rates.

Key features of Axis Bank NRE FD

• Interest earned on fixed deposit is not taxable in India.
• Easy operations with the nomination facility.
• Overdraft facility up to 85% of the deposit. 
• Partial withdrawal of FD is allowed with Axis NRE savings account with premature encashment.

Yes Bank NRE FD

NRIs and PIOs can open an NRE FD with Yes Bank to invest their foreign earnings in India and earn attractive returns.

• Key features of Yes Bank NRE FD
• Yes Bank NRE FD rates are as high as 7.00% p.a.
• Open an FD with as low as Rs. 10,000. 
• NRIs can book the fixed deposit online. 
• Flexible tenure starting from 1 year to 10 years. 

Eligibility Criteria for NRE Fixed Deposits 

One needs to meet the following eligibility criteria to open an NRE fixed deposit account:

• All NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) and PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin) can apply for NRE fixed deposit accounts.
• They should have an NRE account with any bank.

Documents required to open an NRE account

To open an NRE FD account, you will need to submit the following documents;

• Valid ID proof
• Passport 
• Valid work visa/ permit

Features of NRE fixed deposit 

Here are the key features of NRE fixed deposit:

• NRIs can park the deposit in Indian rupees (INR).
• Flexible tenure ranging from 1 year to 10 years.
• Auto-renewal facilities are offered by banks once the FD matures.
• Most banks offer loans against NRE deposits.
• NRIs can get up to 90% overdraft on NRE deposits.
• NRE fixed deposits can be held jointly. 
• Tax-saver FDs are available, which allow NRIs to claim tax benefits in India under Section 80C of the IT Act. 

NRE Fixed Deposit Benefits 

You can enjoy the following benefits by investing in NRE FDs:

• NRIs can open fixed deposit accounts in India and earn attractive interest rates.
• NRE fixed deposit interest rates are tax-free in India. 
• In case of unforeseen events, depositors can withdraw funds prematurely. 
• You can easily transfer the principal amount and interest earned from your NRE account. 
• Nomination facility is available for depositors.

NRE Fixed Deposit Rate Comparison

NRE fixed deposit rates vary from bank to bank and term to term. For example, Axis Bank NRE FD rates range from 5.10% to 5.75% per annum, whereas Yes Bank NRE FD rates from 6.00% to 6.50% per annum. However, some banks have a lock-in period and charge a premature withdrawal penalty. So, you must compare FD rates and other terms before finalizing an NRE FD.