20. Cash & Liquid Instruments

Sweep-In Fixed Deposit Account

Savings Accounts

Savings account that auto-sweeps surplus balance into a higher-interest FD.

Risk Level
Low ★★☆☆☆
Liquidity
🟢 High
Min Investment
₹1,000
Ticket Size
₹1,000 minimum
Ideal Horizon
1–3 years
Region
India

📈 Historical Returns (Indicative)

1 Year
5–8%
3 Years
6–8%
5 Years
6–8%
10 Years
6–8%
20 Years
6–8%

⚠️ Indicative historical ranges only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns vary significantly across individual instruments.

🧮 XIRR Calculator — Sweep-In Fixed Deposit Account

Enter your actual investment dates and amounts to calculate your personal annualised return (XIRR). Use negative values for money invested, positive for money received back.

✅ Pros & ❌ Cons

Advantages

  • ✅ Low risk — capital largely protected
  • ✅ High liquidity — can exit anytime during market hours

Disadvantages

  • ❌ Requires due diligence before investing
  • ❌ Returns not guaranteed

🚀 How to Invest in Sweep-In Fixed Deposit Account

  1. Visit your bank branch or use net banking / mobile app
  2. Compare rates: BankBazaar, Paisabazaar aggregator sites
  3. DICGC insurance covers up to ₹5 lakh per bank per depositor
  4. Senior citizens get 0.25–0.5% extra rate at most banks

💰 Tax Treatment (India)

Gains taxed as per applicable income tax slab or capital gains rules
Consult a tax advisor for your specific situation
Disclaimer: This page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Returns shown are indicative historical ranges and not guaranteed. Consult a SEBI-registered investment advisor before investing.
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