Safety The fixed deposits of reputed banks and financial institutions regulated by RBI (Reserve Bank of India) the banking regulator in India are very secure and considered as one of the safest investment methods. Regular Income Fixed deposits earn fixed interest rates for their entire tenure, which is usually compounded quarterly. So, those who want an income on a regular basis can invest into fixed deposits and use the interest rate as their income. This makes a fixed deposit very popular way of investing money for retirees. Saves tax With the directives of the income tax department stating that investment in fixed deposits up to a maximum of Rs.100,000 for 5 years are eligible for tax deductions under section 80 C of income tax act, fixed deposits have again become popular. Fixed deposits save tax and give high returns on invested money.

. FDs are not entirely safe Don't think your money is completely safe when you invest in a fixed deposit. While corporate deposits are unsecured loans that do not guarantee anything to the investor, in case of banks, the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) insures deposits of up to Rs 1 lakh per customer across all branches of a bank. So, if you have Rs 3 lakh to invest, split it into 3-4 investments across different banks. While this will safeguard your money, an added advantage is that if you need the amount in case of an emergency, you won't have to break the entire deposit. This means that you will have to pay the premature withdrawal penalty only for the sum that you need, even as the rest of the money keeps growing.

**FIXED DEPOSITS** Hi, Fixed deposits of reputed banks are considered as most secure and safe investment. It gives you fixed interest rate for the whole term . It is safe and profitable if you want fixed income on regular basis If you invest in deposits for more than 5 years you can also save tax by claiming deductions Thanks