Small Savings Schemes Interest Rates Remain Unchanged For Q4FY25

The Finance Ministry has decided to keep the interest rates on small savings schemes unchanged for the January to March 2025 quarter. This announcement marks the fourth consecutive quarter of stability in these rates, ensuring consistent returns for millions of savers across India.

Steady Returns for Savers

Small savings schemes, operated mainly through post offices and banks, continue to offer secure and stable returns. The government reviews and announces these rates quarterly, linking them to market yields on government securities, adjusted by a spread of up to 100 basis points.

For the fourth quarter of FY 2024-25, the rates will remain consistent with those applicable in the previous quarter (October to December 2024). This decision reflects the government’s effort to provide certainty to investors amidst fluctuating market conditions.

Scheme-Wise Interest Rates for January to March 2025

Here are the interest rates for some popular schemes:

• Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: 8.2%
• Three-Year Term Deposit: 7.1%
• Public Provident Fund (PPF): 7.1%
• Post Office Savings Deposit Schemes: 4%
• Kisan Vikas Patra (Matures in 115 months): 7.5%
• National Savings Certificate (NSC): 7.7%
• Monthly Income Scheme: 7.4%
• Senior Citizen Savings Scheme: 8.2%

These rates ensure that small savings schemes remain an attractive and reliable choice for individuals looking for low-risk investments.

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