The government kept the small savings schemes' interest rates unchanged for the last quarter of FY 2024-25; however, at the same time, several banks have reduced their fixed deposit rates.
During this week ending on January 3, 2026, eight banks revised FD rates. These banks include Punjab National Bank (PNB), Indian Bank, ICICI Bank, Federal Bank, Jana Small Finance Bank (SFB), Suryoday SFB, Capital SFB, and Shivalik SFB.
Here are the deposit rate details for senior citizens.
Punjab National Bank (PNB)
This public sector bank revised rates on January 1, 2026. It offers seniors a maximum of 6.90 per cent, and super seniors (80 years and above) the highest 7.20 per cent. The revised rates for them are:
6.60 per cent for one year
6.80 per cent for more than one year to 389 days
6.90 per cent for 390 days
6.80 per cent for 391 days to 505 days
6.80 per cent for 506 days
6.80 per cent for 507 days to two years
6.80 per cent for more than two years to three years
6.60 per cent for more than three years to 1203 days
6.55 per cent for 1,204 days
6.60 per cent for 1,205 days to five years
6.80 per cent for more than five years to 1894 days
6.80 per cent for 1,895 days
6.80 per cent for 1,896 days to 10 years tenure
For super seniors, the rates are 0.30 per cent (30 basis points – bps) higher than these rates for up to five-year tenures. For longer tenures, the rates are the same for both seniors and super seniors.