Kotak offers up to 6.65% p.a. · Yes up to 7.25% p.a. · Side-by-side across all tenures, general & senior citizen rates.
Highlighted cells show the higher rate for each tenure. Dataset refreshed 1 Oct 2026.
| Tenure | Kotak | Yes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Senior | General | Senior | |
| 6 months | 5.50% | 6.00% | 6.00% | 6.50% |
| 1 year | 6.35% | 6.85% | 6.75% | 7.25% |
| 2 years | 6.65% | 7.15% | 7.00% | 7.50% |
| 3 years | 6.40% | 6.90% | 7.00% | 7.75% |
| 5 years | 6.25% | 6.75% | 6.75% | 7.50% |
Rates for retail deposits below ₹3 crore. Senior citizen rate typically +0.25–0.50% p.a. Green cells show the higher general rate for each tenure. Calculate your maturity amount →
Both Kotak and Yes are private sector banks with strong digital banking platforms and widespread branch networks. On current data, Yes leads on headline FD rates by 0.60 percentage points — a meaningful difference for larger deposit amounts or longer tenures. Always verify the exact rate on the bank's official website before committing.
This is informational only — always verify the current rate on the bank's official website and consult a financial adviser for personalised guidance.
Yes Bank currently offers a higher maximum FD rate of 7.25% p.a., compared to 6.65% p.a. from Kotak Mahindra Bank (as of 1 Oct 2026).
Kotak Mahindra Bank offers 6.35% p.a. for general depositors on 1-year FDs, and 6.85% p.a. for senior citizens (as of 1 Oct 2026). Confirm the current rate on Kotak Mahindra Bank's official website before investing.
Yes Bank offers 6.75% p.a. for general depositors on 1-year FDs, and 7.25% p.a. for senior citizens (as of 1 Oct 2026). Confirm the current rate on Yes Bank's official website before investing.
Yes. Both Kotak Mahindra Bank and Yes Bank are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Deposits at both banks are insured by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) up to ₹5,00,000 per depositor per bank, covering principal and interest combined. Amounts above ₹5 lakh are not covered by deposit insurance.
Yes, both banks offer additional interest for senior citizens (aged 60 and above), typically 0.25%–0.50% p.a. above the general rate. Kotak Mahindra Bank's 1-year senior rate: 6.85% p.a. Yes Bank's 1-year senior rate: 7.25% p.a.
The highest rate between the two is 7.25% p.a. from Yes Bank for the 18 months 1 day < 24 months tenure (general public, retail deposits below ₹3 crore, as of 1 Oct 2026).
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