Corporate FDs
Corporate or company fixed deposits (FDs) are investment instruments issued by non-banking financial institutions and companies. They are held over a fixed period at fixed rates of interest. Company or corporate FD rates are usually higher compared to bank FD interest rates.

Key points include
01
Higher Interest Rates
Usually offer higher interest than bank FDs
02
Fixed Tenure
1. Tenure ranges from 1 year to 10 years.
2. Investors can choose based on their liquidity needs.
03
Periodic Interest Payouts
Interest payout options: Monthly, Quarterly, Half-Yearly, Yearly, or Cumulative (paid on maturity).
04
Premature Withdrawal
1. Allowed, but may come with penalty or reduced interest.
2. Lock-in period varies by company
05
Risk Factor
Carries higher risk than bank FDs as they depend on the financial health of the company.