KTDFC – FD Scheme offers 12.91% yield – You can invest

KTDFC – FD Scheme offers 12.91% yield – You can invest

This post is based on request made by Subodh Pandhya at “Suggest a topic”. Kerala Transport Development Finance Corporation (KTDFC) is Govt of Kerala undertaking. They have been offering FD scheme and yield works out to be 12.91%. This article provides more insights and highlights several other factors about KTDFC FD Scheme.

About KTDFC

KTDFC is a Kerala Government owned Non Banking Financial Company registered under the Reserve Bank of India. KTDFC accepts deposits from the public and these deposits are guaranteed by the Government of Kerala and these are secured investments.

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Features of KTDFC FD Scheme

• KTDFC FD Scheme is available in two variants, PIPS and MMS Scheme.
• PIPS option: Under Periodic Interest payment option scheme (PIPS) interest is paid every month or every quarter during the FD scheme period.
• MMS option: Under Money Multiplier Scheme (MMS) interest is compounded every month and paid at maturity of the FD scheme.
• KTDFC FD Scheme offers two different interest rates for < 25 Lakhs and > 25L.
• Minimum investment required is Rs 10,000 and there-of you can invest in multiples of Rs 1,000.
• The FD scheme is available for 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 years tenure.
• Senior citizens would get 0.25% additional interest rate over and above these rates.
• The Fixed deposits are guaranteed by Govt. of Kerala, hence they are safe investment options.
• You can apply for 15G/15H in case you do not want TDS to be deducted on interest amount.
• You can apply for pre-mature withdrawal after 3 months. If you withdraw the FD between 3 to 6 months period, you would not get any interest amount. If you withdraw the FD scheme after 6 months, you would be paid 2% less than normal contracted interest rate. You need to give 30 days’ advance intimation to have pre-mature withdrawal.

Interest rates are indicated below

Who Can Apply?

Fixed Deposit can be placed by Individuals, Companies, and Government bodies, Trusts, Firms, Institutions and HUFs.

How to apply for KTDFC FD Scheme?

• Click here to download the application form: http://www.ktdfc.com/images/PDF_downloads/applform.pdf
• You can directly submit the application form along with cheques at KTDFC offices.
• You can also apply through HDFC Banks and IDBI banks who are the fund arrangers/agents for this FD scheme.
• Please read this document for more rules and guidelines: http://www.ktdfc.com/images/downloads/Rules_Deposits.pdf

Why to invest?

• FD amount and interest are guaranteed by Govt. of Kerala. Hence this is safe investment option.
• High interest rates up to 12.91% yield.
• You can fill form 15G/15H in case TDS should not be deducted on your FD interest. There is no other company FD scheme which offers this unique feature.

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Why not to invest

• If you want to have pre-mature withdrawal, you would get 2% less interest rate.

Conclusion: KTDFC FD schemes are secured and offer high interest rates. In case you want to park your money for 2 to 5 years time frame, you can invest in such safe investment option.

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KTDFC – FD Scheme offers 12.91% yield – You can invest

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Suresh KP is the Founder of Myinvestmentideas. He is NISM Certified - Investment Adviser and NISM Certified - Research Analyst. He has been analyzing financial markets in the last 20 years.He can be reached at suresh@myinvestmentideas.com

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