SynopsisPublic sector banks are currently offering enticing interest rates on fixed deposits with special tenures. The standout option is the 444-day scheme provided by the Central Bank of India, boasting an impressive interest rate of 6.75%.ET OnlineAI generated ImageMany public sector banks offer attractive interest rates on special tenure deposits in comparison to regular fixed deposits (FDs). One of the popular special FDs offered by many public sector undertaking (PSU) banks is the 444-day FD. Here, we tell you the highest interest rates offered on the 444-day FD by various PSU banks and also the maturity amount in each FD on a Rs 5 lakh investment.State Bank of India 444-day FD interest ratesState Bank of India’s (SBI) 444-day special FD is known as the ‘Amrit Vrishti’ scheme. The PSU bank offers a 6.45% interest rate to general citizens on this FD.Bank of Baroda 444-day FD interest ratesBank of Baroda, under its bob Square Drive Deposit Scheme (444 days), offers an interest rate of 6.45% to general citizens. These rates are applicable from June 12, 2026.Canara Bank 444-day FD interest ratesCanara Bank, on its 444-day deposit, offers a 6.50% interest rate to general citizens. These rates are applicable from March 17, 2026Central Bank of India 444-day FD interest ratesCentral Bank of India, on its 444-day deposit, offers a 6.75% interest rate to general citizens. These rates are applicable from May 10, 2026.PNB 444-day FD interest ratesPunjab National Bank, on its 444-day deposit, offers a 6.60% interest rate to general citizens. These rates are applicable from June 1, 2026.Indian Overseas BankIndian Overseas Bank, on its 444-day deposit, offers a 6.60% interest rate to general citizens. These rates are applicable from May 15, 2026.Which PSU bank provides highest maturity on Rs 5 lakh investment? Bank 444-day FD interest rate Investment Approx. interest earned Approx. maturity amount Central Bank of India 6.75% Rs 5,00,000 Rs 42,416 Rs 5,42,416 PNB 6.60% Rs 5,00,000 Rs 41,443 Rs 5,41,443 Indian Overseas Bank 6.60% Rs 5,00,000 Rs 41,443 Rs 5,41,443 Canara Bank 6.50% Rs 5,00,000 Rs 40,795 Rs 5,40,795 SBI 6.45% Rs 5,00,000 Rs 40,472 Rs 5,40,472 Bank of Baroda 6.45% Rs 5,00,000 Rs 40,472 Rs 5,40,472 Calculation note: The maturity amounts above are approximate because the actual FD maturity calculation can vary depending on the bank's compounding and day-count methodology. This is just for illustrative purposes. (Join our ETWealth WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)...more