In India, small finance banks currently offer the highest interest rates on savings accounts compared to major commercial banks. Rates can reach up to 7% or 8% per annum, typically depending on the balance maintained in the account.
- Small Finance Banks: Banks like Unity, Equitas, AU, and Suryoday often provide rates between 5% and 7.5% for specific balance slabs.
- Private Sector Banks: Banks such as RBL Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank offer competitive tiered rates up to 7%.
- Public Sector Banks: Larger institutions like SBI typically offer lower rates, ranging from 2.70% to 3.00%.