PNB Uttam is a fixed deposit scheme offered by Punjab National Bank specifically for larger deposits. It's a "non-callable" scheme, meaning once your money is locked in for the chosen term, the bank cannot call it back early. This assures you of the full tenure and interest rate you agreed upon.
Features of PNB Uttam - Non-Callable Deposit Scheme
Deposit Amount:
A single deposit of over Rs. 15 lakh, with additional deposits in multiples of Rs. 1.
Period of Deposit:
For deposits ranging from above Rs. 15 lakh to Rs. 10 crore: The period and rates are as per the guidelines circulated by the Head Office (HO) IRMD-ALM.
Maturity Option: Available for any period from 91 days to 120 months.
Income Option: Available for any period from 6 months to 120 months.
For deposits above Rs. 10 crore: The period and rates are as advised by the treasury division for DRI rates, with permission from the HO treasury.
Maturity Option: Available for any period from 91 days to 1 year.
Income Option: Available for any period from 6 months to 1 year.
For interbank deposits above Rs. 10 crore: The period and rates are as advised by the treasury division for DRI rates, with permission from the HO treasury.
Maturity Option: Available for any period from 91 days to 1 year.
Interest Option:
Depositors must choose their preferred interest payment method at the time of making the deposit, which will be indicated on the fixed deposit receipt. Options include:
Income Option (Outflow of interest): Interest can be paid monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or yearly. Monthly interest is paid at a discounted rate, while interest for half-yearly and yearly payments is compounded quarterly.
Maturity Option (Reinvestment of interest on a quarterly compounding basis): Interest is compounded quarterly and paid upon maturity. Any incomplete quarter at the end of the deposit term is included in the interest calculation.
Conversion:
Conversion options are not available under this scheme.
Auto Renewal:
Auto-renewal is not permitted, and auto-closure is marked in the system.
Premature Withdrawal/Part Withdrawal/Extension in the Period of Deposit:Â
Premature withdrawal, part withdrawal, or extension of the deposit period is not allowed under this scheme, except in cases of the depositor's death (single/joint), bankruptcy, winding up, or directions by the court/regulators/receiver/liquidator. In such cases, premature withdrawal is permitted, and interest is paid at the card rate for the period the FD was active.
Advances/Overdraft Facility:
The option for a demand loan or overdraft facility is available at the bank's discretion and according to existing guidelines.
Maturity Value:
For deposits under the maturity option, the system calculates the maturity value based on quarterly compounding.
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Eligibility Criteria for PNB Uttam - Non-Callable Deposit Scheme
Individuals can open accounts either alone or jointly with others.
Minors aged 10 years or older can open accounts in their own names upon providing proof of age.
Accounts can be opened by proprietorships, partnership firms, commercial organizations, companies, or corporate bodies.
Hindu Undivided Families (HUF) are eligible to open accounts.
Associations, clubs, societies, trusts, and religious, charitable, or educational institutions can open accounts.
Accounts can also be opened by municipalities, panchayats, and government or quasi-government bodies.
Illiterate and blind individuals are eligible to open accounts.
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