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Tamilnad Merc. Bank – FCNR Rates

This bank last updated its deposit rates on 07-Jul-26.

DICGC Insurance: ₹5L
FCNR USD Rank: #3 of 42 banks
Maturity Period
USD
GBP
EUR
CAD
Under $100K
$100K+
12 Months to < 24 Months5.10%5.50%3.80%2.50%4.00%
24 Months to < 36 Months4.00%4.15%3.80%2.25%3.75%
36 Months to < 48 Months7.25%7.25%6.75%3.50%3.75%
48 Months to < 60 Months7.25%7.25%6.75%3.50%3.50%
60 Months7.25%7.25%6.75%3.50%3.50%

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Bank Overview

Type
Private
Headquarters
Thoothukudi
Founded
1921
Branches
622
DICGC Coverage
₹5 Lakhs

Financial Health Indicators(Q4 FY26)

NNPA
0.18%
CAR
33.73%
PCR
74.89%
LCR
139.00%
CASA
28.14%

Frequently Asked Questions

As of July 2026, Tamilnad Merc. Bank offers a highest FCNR interest rate of 7.25% for USD, 6.75% for GBP, 3.50% for EUR, and 4.00% for CAD. These rates vary based on the maturity period.

No, interest earned on FCNR (Foreign Currency Non-Resident) deposits is completely exempt from income tax in India for NRIs (Non-Resident Indians). There is also no TDS deducted on FCNR interest in India.

Tamilnad Merc. Bank supports FCNR deposits in major global currencies, including US Dollar (USD), British Pound (GBP), Euro (EUR), and Canadian Dollar (CAD).

Yes, Tamilnad Merc. Bank is a scheduled commercial bank regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It follows strict banking guidelines, making it a reliable and safe institution for NRI deposits.

Yes, premature withdrawal of FCNR deposits is allowed. However, under RBI regulations, no interest is paid if the deposit is withdrawn before completing the minimum tenure of 1 year. If withdrawn after 1 year, premature penalty charges may apply as per the bank's policy.