Picic Commercial Bank has announced the rates of profit on PLS deposits for the period of six months ended on December 31, 2003.

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TYPE OF DEPOSITS:                   % p.a.
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PLS Saving Bank Deposits              3.00
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Short Notice Deposits:
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7 days to 29 days                     2.00
30 days                               2.50
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Term Deposit Receipt:
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1 month                               2.50
3 months                              3.00
6 months                              3.50
1 year                                4.00
2 years                               4.50
3 years                               5.00
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