10.07% Shriram Transport Finance Fixed Deposits 2020 – Should you invest?

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Bank FD rates have fallen drastically in the last 3-6 months. Many investors are looking for safe fixed income options. While there are several company FD schemes, they are high risk. One of the way to safeguard to some extent is to invest in AAA rated company FD schemes. Shriram Transport Finance offers FD schemes where interest rates are upto 8.5% and yield works out to 10.07%. What are the features of Shriram Transport Finance FD Scheme in 2020? Is Shriram Transport Finance FD Safe post covid-19 crisis? Should you invest in Shriram Transport Finance Fixed Deposits or avoid? This post is based on a request from Muneeswaran to review this FD now in 2020.

Also Read: Tamilnadu Power Finance FD Scheme – Who can invest?

About Shriram Transport Finance Limited


Shriram Transport Finance Company Limited (STFC) is an asset financing non-banking finance company. The Company is engaged in providing finance for commercial vehicles and other loans. The Company operates through financing segment. The Company operates through a network of approximately 850 branches. This is part of Shriram Group, founded by R Thyagarajan.

Features of Shriram Transport Finance Fixed Deposits (STFC FD)


Here are the key features of this FD scheme.

1) Shriram Transport Finance FD comes with 12 months to 60 months tenure.

2) It offers cumulative and non cumulative options. In cumulative plan, the interest would be paid on maturity. In non cumulative plan, interest would be paid monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and yearly depending on the option chosen by the investor.

3) You can deposit a minimum of ₹ 5,000 and in multiples of ₹ 1,000 thereon in this fixed deposit scheme.

4) Interest rates are ranging between 7.35% to 8.5%  for general category. These are revised from 1 May, 2020.

5) Senior Citizens (60 years and above) would get 0.25% higher interest rates. Means they would get up to 8.75% interest rates.

6) Shriram Transport Finance Limited employees and their relatives would get 0.15% higher interest rates compared to regular individuals.

7) One of the best feature is that you can open Shriram Transport Finance FD Online and renew them online. If you renew, you would get 0.25% higher interest rates compared to existing rates.

STFC FD Interest Rates in 2020


It offers 12 months to 60 months tenure FDs where one would get interest up to 8.5%. Here are the details of interest rates of this FD scheme for general category. Shriram Transport Finance FD rates in 2020 for Senior Citizens would be 0.25% extra compared to others and Shriram Transport Finance employees and their relatives would get 0.15% extra. Here are the latest interest rates offered by them.

a) Cumulative Interest Rates of Shriram Transport Finance FDs


Shriram Transport Finance FD Interest Rates 2020 - cumulative FD option

b) Non-cumulative Interest Rates of Shriram Transport Finance FDs


Who is eligible to open a Shriram Finance FD?


The following are eligible to open this FD scheme.

1) Resident Indians

2) Companies

3) Partnership Firms

4) Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)

5) Unincorporated Association or Body of Individuals

6) Trust & Foundation

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How to Open Shriram Transport Finance Fixed Deposit Online?


You can login at this link and open fixed deposit. If you do not have the login and password, you need to first register at same link.

How to Open Shriram Transport Finance Fixed Deposit Offline?


You can also open FD manually by submitting application form + relevant Id proofs. You can visit their office or nearest STFC branch for this.

Documents required to open Shriram Transport Finance FD Scheme


You need to provide any of the following ID proofs.

a) Passport

b) PAN Card

c) Driving License

d) Voter Id

e) Job Card by NREGA

f) Aadhaar Card

You need to provide any of the following Address proofs.

a) Passport

b) Driving License

c) Voter Id

d) Job Card by NREGA

e) Aadhaar Card

f) Pension Payment order

g) Property/Municipal Tax Receipt

h) Bank Pass book/Bank Statement

i) Accommodation Letter from Employer

j) Documents by Foreign Authorities

k) Latest Utility Bill of any service provider (electricity, telephone, postpaid mobile phone, piped gas, water bill).

Why to invest in this FD scheme?


Here are some positive factors about this FD scheme.

1) Shriram Transport Finance is part of Shriram Group, which is a trusted brand in India.

2)  You can get higher interest rates up to 8.5%  for regular investors and 0.25% extra for Senior Citizens. You can get yield up to 10.07% + 0.25% extra for Senior Citizens.

3) You can invest in this FD scheme with a minimum of ₹ 5,000 and in multiples of ₹ 1,000 thereof.

4) Shriram Transport FD has a highest credit rating of “FAAA/Stable” by CRISIL that indicates a high degree of safety. These are also rated as “MAA+/with stable outlook” by ICRA, which indicates the high credit quality of the investment.

5) You can open this FD online and renew it online. This would make your life easier.

Why NOT to invest in this FD scheme?


Here are some negative points or risk factors.

1) NBFC sector is yet to come out of the current crisis and your investment could high risk.

2) Corporate FDs does not offer any security. In case of company gets windup for some reason, FD investors would get preference like any other creditors and repayment would happen in normal process. There would not be any preference given to FD investors.

3) STFC Premature withdrawal rules make their FD unattractive.

FAQs about this FD Scheme


Here are some of the FAQs about this FD scheme.

1) How can I calculate the interest amount?

You can visit Shriram Transport Finance FD calculator link which can help you to know the interest amount. Based on the option and tenure chosen, the interest amount would differ.

2) What is Shriram Transport Finance FD Credit Rating?

You might be wondering “is Shriram Transport Finance FD safe”. You need to check the FD credit rating that can talk about its fundamentals. Crisil has rated these fixed deposits as “FAAA/Stable” that indicates a high degree of safety. ICRA rates this FD as “MAA+/Stable Outlook”, which indicates high credit quality of FD scheme. One should note that such credit ratings can change any time without notice.

3) How the Interest received on these STFC FDs are taxed?

Shriram Transport Finance would deduct TDS on interest exceeding ₹ 5,000 per annum. However, one need to calculate total interest received during the financial year and pay tax based on the income tax slab applicable to them in that year.

4) Can fixed deposit be made in the name of Minor?

Yes. You can make a deposit in the name of any minor, provided such minor is represented by his natural or legal guardian and the Application Form for the deposit is signed by the natural/Legal Guardian, on behalf of the minor. All communication in relation to the deposit shall be addressed to the guardian.

5) Can I make deposits in joint name along with my spouse?

Yes. You can make a fixed deposit in the joint name along with your spouse.

6) Is premature withdrawal allowed for this FD?

Yes, you can do Shriram Transport Finance FD premature withdrawal, however there are certain conditions for premature withdrawal

i) One can do premature withdrawal of FD only after 3 months from the date of deposit or from the renewal of deposit.

ii) If you wish to break the FD between 3 to 6 months after opening FD, no interest would be paid to you.

iii) If you wish to break FD after 6 months of opening FD but before the maturity date, you would get 2% lower interest rate.

7) On what date the interest is paid for non cumulative deposits?

In case of non cumulative deposits, interest would be paid on the last day of the month or quarter or half year or year based on the scheme and option chosen.

8) Where can I get Shriram Transport Finance FD Application Form?

You need to login to customer portal to check the FD application form.

9) Can we submit Form-15G or Form-15H?

Yes. Individuals can submit a form 15G or 15H to the company to not to deduct TDS on their FD interest.

10) In an emergency, can I get a loan against my FD?

Yes. You can get loan on this FD scheme with terms and conditions. You can get loan after 3 months from the date of opening FD. One can request for the loan on this FD which would be up to 75% of the fixed deposit amount. The interest rate on such loan would be 2% higher than the FD interest rate.

11) Can NRI’s invest in this FD Scheme?

No. NRI’s cannot invest in this Fixed Deposit.

12) If I am an existing customer, would I get extra interest?

No. They would not get any extra FD interest. If you are existing FD investor, you can get extra interest only during renewal of FD which is 0.25% extra.

13) What are the Shriram Transport Finance FD customer care details?

You can reach at any of the following details for queries or complaints.

i) You can fill the form and they would call you back. https://www.stfc.in/contact-us/

ii) FD investors can reach them at : +91 22 41574545

iii) One can also reach at their toll free number 1800 103 4959

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Should you invest in Shriram Transport Finance FD Scheme in 2020?


Shriram Transport Finance is part of the Shriram Group, which is a trusted brand in India. Its FDs have high credit rating from Crisil and ICRA. It offers highest interest rates upto 8.5% and yield upto 10.07%. If you are senior citizen, you can get 0.25% extra interest too. However, on other side, company FD schemes are high risk. These FDs does not offer any security the way Secured NCDs offer to some extent.  If you are a high risk investor and willing to consider all these risks, you can invest in this FD Scheme. If you are a low or moderate risk investor, stay away from such FD schemes.

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Suresh KP

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25 comments

  1. Suresh thankyou for your valuable review on each and every products…god bless you.. always I read your article and everything you written unbiased please review about SHRIRAM LIFE NEW SHRI VIDYA policy and someone approach us to buy that one so we need your advice..thank you..

    1. Thanks Velmurugan. Its a child plan with life insurance and savings. Such plans provide 4% to 5.5% returns. You can invest in simple FD and get higher returns compared to them. If you can take risk, consider investing in equity funds.

  2. Suresh, thank you for a good article and useful insights on this Excellent investment opportunity.

    Please continue to good updates about STFC Fixed Deposits in the future.

    You are doing a valuable service for all investors by publishing this blog.

    Thanks again!

    NRI from Canada

  3. I Have invested Rs. 100000 for 5 years with STFC in Feb 2021. Attracted with higher rate of interest of STFC, I am interested in more investment with STFC as I have just matured one of my policy with HDFC. But after reading all the reviews about STFC, I am not able to decide whether I am a high risk investor or not. I am a middle class person with about Rs. 6L income PA. Pl. guided how much should I invest with STFC and for how much period?

    1. Hello Rajiv, Corporate fixed deposits are high risk. If company financial performance falls, there could be delay in payment of interest and delay in repayment of your capital. In worst case if company gets closed, investors would be given normal preference in payment of their fixed deposits amount. This is called as HIGH RISK. If you think you cannot fall in this category, ask for early redemption of your fixed deposits and invest in bank fixed deposits up to Rs 5 Lakhs in single bank. If something happens to such banks, there is deposit insurance upto Rs 5 Lakhs. This is not available in corporate fixed deposits.

    1. Hello Deepak, As indicated in the article, corporate fixed deposits are high risk. Investing in high rated FDs is the only option to reduce the risk (cannot avoid risk). Hence if you are high risk investor, you can park some of your investments in such FDs. If you are moderate to low risk taker, avoid such investments.

    1. Karthi, If you see on our article published in Nov/Dec-19 vs now, the interest rates have declined. Since these are company FDs, unsecured and risk, they would offer higher interest rates to attract investors.

  4. Sir,
    It has been observed that many-a-times, your readers’ comments are not shown on your blogpost.
    I do not know what may have prompted you to decide like this.
    You have every right to remove disparaging/unhealthy/unsocial kind of comments from the blogpost. But it is requested, that in order to have greater expression of interest and views from your readers and greater participation, to keep all the comments which are raised alongwith the blogpost.
    Greater participation only enhances knowledge of every one.

    1. Hello Kamal, Few pointers

      1) To improve webpage speed, article would show only latest 5 comments. if you want to see more, you need to click on “12345 comments” as an example at bottom of the article, which can show some more comments. This is as part of SEO best practices so that readers view page within 2-3 seconds of loading. Otherwise it would take 20-30 secs to load which would be frustrating for readers.

      2) Also you might also not see comments where personal info is posted. I could see that some readers posting bank account nos / loan nos unintentionally. I would try to moderate if possible, else delete to protect their personal interest. I hope you agree that personal info should not be available on internet.

      3) Final one is where a reader criticizing fellow readers. We would take such comments seriously and remove the comment. No one has right to criticize others on this blog. They can provide their suggestions / remarks, but not criticisms.

      I hope this clarifies your query.

  5. What is your unambiguously clear recommendation? Can we invest or not? Without furnishing that important information you have written all about the scheme.
    Not at all useful.

    1. Partha, Our blog goal is to provide features, positives, risks and negative factors for any recommendation. This way it is not biased. I would always provide my personal conclusion at bottom. In this article, in summary, I have cleary indicated that this company provides high interest rates which is good, however company FDs are unsecured. If you are high risk investor, you can invest, else you can stay away.

  6. Not able to understand how Shriram Transport Finance can have their FD ratings to “FAAA/Stable” by Crisil indicating a high degree of safety and ICRA also rating this FD as “MAA+/Stable Outlook” indicating high credit quality of FD scheme. Whereas in case of Tamil Nadu Power Finance, ICRA has rated these FDs as “MA-Stable”; which is one or even two notch below than that of STF because in case of STF it is “MAA+” whereas in case of TNPF the rating is only “MA-“.
    How come.
    Does it indicate something wrong with TNFC despite it being a government of TN company and as we understand the government, even if the FDs are not “secured”, will not default on the payment of interest and the principal.

    1. Simple logic Kamal. Credit rating agencies would assess ratings depending in fundamentals of the company. Just because TNPFC or KTDFC are part of Govt, they would not give the company high credit rating of FAAA or MAAA

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