When loan-against-FD makes sense
- You need money for < 6–12 months and don't want to break a high-rate FD.
- You're a senior/student/homemaker without income proof for an unsecured loan.
- You want to preserve the FD for 80C / lock-in benefits.
If you'll need the money for years, breaking the FD or a personal loan may work out cheaper depending on FD rate and personal-loan rate.