// 05 — Fixed Deposits

The stable layer your portfolio actually needs.

Not every rupee belongs in equity. FDs and corporate deposits give you predictable cash flow for short-term goals, emergency funds, and the sleep-well-at-night portion of your portfolio.

What we offer

  • Bank FDs across leading private and PSU banks
  • AAA-rated corporate FDs (HDFC, Bajaj Finance, Shriram, ICICI Home Finance and others)
  • Senior citizen FDs with rate top-ups
  • Tax-saving 5-year FDs (Section 80C, old regime)

Our FD ladder strategy

Instead of locking everything into one tenure, we split your FD allocation across 1-, 2-, 3- and 5-year buckets. This gives you:

  • Regular liquidity — something matures every year
  • Reinvestment at prevailing rates — you're never fully locked into a low-rate cycle
  • Diversification across institutions — DICGC cover applies per bank per depositor

What we watch out for

  • Concentration above ₹5L (DICGC limit) in a single bank
  • Credit rating of corporate FD issuers
  • TDS implications and 15G/15H eligibility
  • Premature withdrawal penalties
The right FD allocation is the one that lets you stay invested in equities through every downturn.