senior citizens savings scheme

Interest rates on small savings schemes HIKED from 01 January 2023: Check latest rates

In line with firming interest rates in the economy, the givt has hikesd small savings scheme.
 

Jan 03, 2023, 09:38 AM IST

Senior Citizens’ Savings Scheme: Centre issues 'BIG' clarification for investors; check details

Recently, the government came across some malpractices in the pre-closure of the Senior Citizens’ Savings Scheme accounts by the operating agencies.

Sep 30, 2022, 14:28 PM IST

PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Senior Citizen Scheme, others: Here's how much interest they offer

Small savings schemes such as PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi, and Senior Citizens Savings Scheme will continue to receive the same interest rates from July to September this year.

Jul 02, 2022, 15:23 PM IST

Post Office benefits: Senior Citizens Savings Scheme, Public Provident Fund Account and Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme offer more returns than bank deposits

As a result, during this period of rising interest rates, individuals wanting more secure returns than fixed deposits might examine the following post office savings programmes for long-term investments. 

Jun 28, 2022, 20:45 PM IST

Post Office Scheme: Open account with just Rs 1000; option to get Rs 14 lakh in 5 years

Post Office offers several investment schemes allowing investors to put their money in saving instruments that offer delightful returns. In one plan called Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS), the Post Office allows investors to rake in impressive returns from their investments. 

Nov 28, 2021, 20:08 PM IST

Senior Citizens Savings Scheme vs fixed deposits: Which investment scheme is best for senior citizens?

India Post had launched the Senior Citizens Savings Scheme for elderly investors in the year 2004. The scheme is also operated via Public Sector Banks (PSBs) that are also managing the PPF Scheme across the country. 

Aug 27, 2021, 14:49 PM IST

Looking for good returns? Invest in THESE 3 government schemes: Check features, benefits here

The top three small savings schemes run by the government of India are Senior Citizens Savings Schemes (SCSS), Public Provident Fund (PPF), and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana and they consist of the National Saving Certificate (NSC), Public Provident Fund (PPF), Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) and Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme. 

Apr 05, 2021, 19:10 PM IST

Interest rates vary on Small savings schemes, SCSS – Know here

The revision in interest rates does not affect old investments except for PPF and SSY.

Feb 12, 2018, 08:26 AM IST

Small savings schemes: Govt cuts interest rates on PPF, NSC to 7.6%

The girl child savings scheme Sukanya Samriddhi Account will offer 8.1 percent from existing 8.3 percent annually.

Dec 27, 2017, 20:58 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