At 7.5%, 5-year post office time deposit (POTD) offers higher interest rate than major bank FDs; should you go for it?

Interest rate of post office time deposits (POTD) which matures in five years, has touched 7.5 per cent for the July-September quarter of 2023. The post office time deposit is similar to bank fixed deposits. Backed by the government, the money in the post office term deposits is completely protected, with guaranteed returns. When compared to five-year tax saving fixed deposits (FDs) of major public and private sector banks, 5-year post office time deposits offers a higher interest rate. Should you invest in 5-year POTD or 5-year bank fixed deposits? Let's find out

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