The scheme for monthly income on fixed deposits is suited for depositors who require a fixed and regular monthly income. Retired individuals or those having large surplus from inheritance/other sources, but without adequate source(s) of income, usually opt for such monthly fixed deposit schemes. Such individuals can deposit the surplus amount in FDs having a monthly interest pay-out option (a non-cumulative option) to derive regular income on a monthly basis till the end of the FD tenure.
Under the monthly fixed deposit plan, the interest amount is calculated for a quarter but credited to the depositor‘s savings/current account every month at a discounted rate. The lender repays the principal amount to the depositor on maturity of the FD.