SBI FD Returns 2026: ₹2,00,000 in 5 Years – How Much Will You Earn? Special Rates for Senior Citizens
March 21, 2026 – If you're thinking about how much extra money a ₹2,00,000 Fixed Deposit (FD) with State Bank of India (SBI) can give you over 5 years, here’s a simple and clear explanation based on the real, current rates.
SBI's retail domestic term deposit rates for amounts below ₹3 crore have stayed the same since the last revision on December 15, 2025. No changes happened in January, February, or March 2026 for these smaller deposits (confirmed from SBI's official website as of March 20-21, 2026). Bulk deposits (₹3 crore and above) saw a small increase of 25 bps on select tenures from March 15, 2026, but retail rates like yours remain unchanged.
For a standard 5-year FD (which falls in the 5 years to 10 years category):
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General public (non-senior): 6.05% per year
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Senior citizens (60 years and above): 7.05% per year (includes the extra 0.50% under SBI WeCare scheme)
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Super senior citizens (80 years and above): Up to around 7.15% in eligible cases (extra 0.10% benefit where applicable, not on all schemes)
Interest is usually compounded quarterly (added every 3 months), which helps your money grow a bit more over time.
Exact Returns on ₹2 Lakh in SBI 5-Year FD (March 2026 Rates)
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Who You Are |
Yearly Interest Rate |
Approx. Total Interest Earned (5 Years) |
Maturity Amount (After 5 Years) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
General Public |
6.05% |
₹68,400 |
₹2,68,400 |
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Senior Citizen (60+) |
7.05% |
₹81,400 |
₹2,81,400 |
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Super Senior (80+) |
Up to 7.15% |
₹82,800 |
₹2,82,800 |
How these figures are calculated We use the standard compound interest formula: A = P × (1 + r/n)^(n×t)
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P = Principal amount (₹2,00,000)
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r = Annual rate (e.g., 0.0605 for 6.05%)
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n = 4 (quarterly compounding)
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t = 5 years
This gives the approximate interest shown above. The exact amount might vary slightly depending on the exact start date, leap years, or if you choose monthly/quarterly payout (which reduces compounding but gives regular income). For the most precise number, use SBI's official FD calculator on their website or app.
Why these numbers are useful
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For general customers: Your ₹2 lakh grows safely by about ₹68,400 – no market risk.
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For seniors: You earn around ₹81,400 extra, which can provide good additional income (roughly ₹1,350+ per month on average if paid out).
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All deposits are fully protected up to ₹5 lakh per depositor by DICGC (government insurance).
Other Key Points on SBI FD Rates (Still the Same in March 2026)
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Short tenures (7-45 days): 3.05% general / 3.55% senior
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1 year to less than 2 years: 6.25% general / 6.75% senior
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2 years to less than 3 years: 6.40% general / 6.90% senior
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Amrit Vrishti (special 444 days): 6.45% general / 6.95% senior
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Tax-saving FD (5-year lock-in): Same rates – 6.05% general / 7.05% senior, plus Section 80C tax benefits up to ₹1.5 lakh.
Rates can change with future RBI decisions, but right now (as of March 21, 2026), retail FDs under ₹3 crore are stable at these levels. Always check the latest on sbi.co.in (Interest Rates > Deposit Rates > Retail Domestic Term Deposits) before finalizing.