Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) is a nationalised public sector bank, headquartered in Chennai, established in 1937. Its headline 1-year FD rate of 6.50% is +0.30% above the public sector average of 6.20%, ranking #2 of 12 public sector banks.
Figures marked “approx.” are rounded public estimates as of 2024.
Health indicators sourced from official 2025 disclosures. CRAR ≥ 16% = strong · Net NPA < 1% = healthy · Verify before investing.
Rates as of 15 May 2026, verified from official source. Majority Government-of-India owned — deposits insured by DICGC up to ₹5,00,000.
Estimate returns at IOB (quarterly compounding)
Rates for deposits below ₹3 crore · General / Senior / Super Senior · trend over time
Bars green where above, ink where at/below, the Post Office Time Deposit rate (sovereign-guaranteed, not DICGC-insured) at that tenure — no PO product shorter than 1 year, so shorter bars keep this bank's own color.
Bars green where above, ink where at/below, the Post Office Time Deposit rate (sovereign-guaranteed, not DICGC-insured) at that tenure — no PO product shorter than 1 year, so shorter bars keep this bank's own color.
Bars green where above, ink where at/below, the Post Office Time Deposit rate (sovereign-guaranteed, not DICGC-insured) at that tenure — no PO product shorter than 1 year, so shorter bars keep this bank's own color.
| Tenure | General | Senior | Super Sr. | Trend | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7-14 Days* |
3.50% | 3.50% | — | Below ₹3 crore (retail) | |
7–45 days |
4.00% | 4.50% | 4.75% | Below ₹3 crore (retail) | |
15-29 Days |
3.50% | 3.50% | — | Below ₹3 crore (retail) | |
30-45 Days |
3.50% | 3.50% | — | Below ₹3 crore (retail) | |
46-60 Days |
4.00% | 4.00% | — | Below ₹3 crore (retail) | |
46–90 days |
5.00% | 5.50% | 5.75% | Below ₹3 crore (retail) | |
61-90 Days |
3.00% | 3.00% | — | Below ₹3 crore (retail) | |
91-120 Days |
3.50% | 3.50% | — | Below ₹3 crore (retail) | |
91–180 days |
5.50% | 6.00% | 6.25% | Below ₹3 crore (retail) | |
121-179 Days |
2.90% | 2.90% | — | Below ₹3 crore (retail) | |
180-269 Days |
4.75% | 4.50% | — | Below ₹3 crore (retail) | |
181 days to < 1 year |
6.30% | 6.80% | 7.05% | Below ₹3 crore (retail) | |
270 Days to < 1 Year |
5.50% | 5.50% | — | Below ₹3 crore (retail) | |
1 Year |
6.50% | 6.50% | — | Below ₹3 crore (retail) | |
> 1 Year to < 2 Years (Except 444 Days) |
6.40% | 6.40% | 7.45% | Below ₹3 crore (retail) | |
444 Days 444-day Special |
6.60% | 6.60% | 7.45% | Below ₹3 crore (retail) | |
2 Years to < 3 Years |
6.40% | 6.40% | 7.35% | Below ₹3 crore (retail) | |
3 Years and above |
6.10% | 6.10% | — | Below ₹3 crore (retail) | |
3 years to < 5 years |
6.50% | 7.00% | 7.25% | Below ₹3 crore (retail) | |
5 years to 10 years |
6.50% | 7.00% | 7.25% | Below ₹3 crore (retail) |
Rates for deposits below ₹3 crore · general vs senior citizen · trend over time
| Tenure | General | Senior | Trend | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Year |
6.50% | 6.50% | Any amount | |
> 1 Year to < 2 Years (Except 444 Days) |
6.40% | 6.40% | Any amount | |
2 Years to < 3 Years |
6.40% | 6.40% | Any amount | |
3 Years and above |
6.10% | 6.10% | Any amount | |
3 years to < 5 years |
6.50% | 7.00% | Any amount | |
5 years to 10 years |
6.50% | 7.00% | Any amount |
Rates for deposits below ₹3 crore · general vs senior citizen · trend over time
| Tenure | General | Senior | Trend | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Any tenure |
2.75% | 2.75% | All balances |
Deposits with Indian Overseas Bank are insured by DICGC up to ₹5,00,000 per depositor (principal + interest). Senior citizens (60+) typically earn an extra 0.50% p.a. over the published general rates.
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