FD interest rates, Oct. 30 -- Before investing your money in a fixed deposit account, it is recommended to compare the interest rates offered by different banks and choose the one that offers the highest interest.

You may also want to opt for a bank with which you share an old banking relationship for personal reasons.

Here we list out the interest rates offered by the most popular banks on their one-year fixed deposits.

HDFC Bank: The largest private bank offers 6.25% interest to general citizens and 6.75% to senior citizens on its one-year term deposit.

ICICI Bank: On a one-year fixed deposit, this private lender offers 6.25% interest to general citizens and 6.75% to senior citizens. Meanwhile, the highest returns (6.6% and 7.1%) ar...