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Finance Ministry decides to revisit small savings interest rate

The Finance Ministry on Tuesday said the interest rate on small savings like PPF and post office deposits will be reviewed, but interest of small savers will be taken into account while doing so.

Sep 29, 2015, 19:14 PM IST

Bankers see higher PPF rate limiting more deposit rate cuts

Bankers have said there is more room to cut deposit rates which can help bring down lending rates, but fear that competing savings instruments like PPF and tax-free bonds will limit their ability.

Aug 02, 2015, 14:55 PM IST

Sukanya Samriddhi to earn at 9.2% interest, PPF 8.7% for FY'16

Investments in Sukanya Samriddhi Account, the special deposit scheme for girl child, will earn higher interest rate of 9.2 percent, while the rate on popular tax saving Public Provident Fund has been retained at 8.7 percent for 2015-16.

Mar 31, 2015, 21:06 PM IST

Let money be your ladder to success

When it comes to growing your money, there is no magic and there are no secrets.

Sep 04, 2014, 13:45 PM IST

FinMin sets up panel on unclaimed PPF, small savings deposits

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has set up a committee under RBI Deputy Governor H R Khan to assess the amount of unclaimed deposit in the popular PPF and Post Office saving schemes, and suggest steps for utilisation of funds for the benefit of senior citizens.

Sep 03, 2014, 19:07 PM IST