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Fixed Deposit

A financial instrument offered by banks where a sum of money is invested for a fixed term at a predetermined interest rate. It provides guaranteed returns and is recorded as an investment asset in accounting. Businesses use fixed deposits to park surplus funds while maintaining liquidity and earning steady interest.

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