An account can be opened with initial deposit of Rs. 1500/-
Rs 2500/- for Saving Accounts with ATM card facility
Charges of Rs.200/- per quarter for regular and unclaimed accounts.
An NRE (Non-Resident External) Account is a savings account maintained in where you invest your foreign income earned outside India.
An NRO (Non-Resident Ordinary) savings account is where you can maintain and manage your income earned in India such as rent, dividends, pension etc.
The interest rates on RDs depend on which category you fall under and your choice between different banks. Senior citizens earn a higher rate of interest when compared to regular citizens. There are schemes offered to minors, students and parents to save for the children. These schemes may carry higher rates of interest. There are also special schemes devised to help people reach their goals. Your interest rates also depend on the type of account you hold. A regular savings account will generally earn a higher rate of interest than an NRE/NRO account. The current interest rates available from different banks range between 7% and 9.25% per annum.