Small savings schemes: PPF, NSC, SCSS, SSY and post office FD interest rates compared — which one is right for you?

For the April-June 2026 quarter, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana continues to lead with an 8.2% yield, while the PPF rate remains at ...
The Financial Express

Best Savings Scheme: Invest Rs 15 lakh and get Rs 22 lakh — This govt scheme beats FDs

National Savings Certificate (NSC) is a government-backed savings scheme that offers guaranteed returns. The popular scheme, launched in May 1989, is suitable for conservative small investors who are ...

NSC interest rate 2026: Has National Savings Certificate interest rate changed for April-June quarter?

National Savings Certificate interest rate: The National Savings Certificate offers an attractive interest rate for the April-June 2026 quarter. This government-backed scheme provides a fixed income ...

NSC interest rate at 7.7% for April–June 2026: Key features, returns and rules explained

The NSC interest rate for 2026 remains unchanged for the April to June quarter, offering higher returns than many fixed ...
Mint

Small savings schemes: Govt announces interest rates for PPF, NSC for July-September quarter of FY26; check details

Small savings schemes: The Ministry of Finance on Monday, 30 June 2025, kept the interest rates for multiple small savings schemes, including PPF and NSC, unchanged for the sixth consecutive quarter ...
The Financial Express

Small savings scheme rates for July-Sept 2025 announced: Check latest PPF, SSY, SCSS, NSC returns

In a relief for crores of depositors who have parked their money in a range of small savings schemes, the government has decided to keep interest rates unchanged for the July-September quarter. This ...
India TV

Interest rates on small savings schemes like PPF, NSC: Govt announces rates for April-June quarter

The government on Friday announced interest rates for the small saving schemes, also known as post office schemes, for the April-June quarter. The government has kept the rates unchanged on various ...
India TV

PPF, NSC, post office FD interest rates unchanged as govt maintains status quo

The central government on Monday kept the interest rates on small savings schemes like PPF and NSC unchanged for the second quarter of the financial year 2025-26. This is the sixth straight quarter ...
Zee Business

SSY, NSC, EPF, PPF, ELSS: A look at 5 savings schemes for salaried individuals; check out each scheme's features and benefits

NPS: For a Tier-I account, you must contribute a minimum of Rs 500 to open it and a minimum of Rs 1,000 per financial year to maintain it. For a Tier-II account, the minimum contribution to open is Rs ...

Safe and steady: Government-backed investment options in 2026 that actually deliver stable income

If you want predictable returns without market risk, these schemes remain the most reliable choices right now.
rediff.com

PPF and NSC Interest Rates Unchanged for Eighth Consecutive Quarter

India's government holds steady on small savings interest rates, including PPF and NSC, for the eighth consecutive quarter, offering stability for investors. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh Key Points The ...
Zee Business

Post Office Guaranteed Return Schemes: PPF, SCSS, NSC and 5 others, check out these financial schemes that provide up to 8.2% interest rates

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) is a girl child special scheme. Under this scheme, a girl's parents or legal guardians can deposit a maximum of Rs 1.50 lakh in a year. SSY ...