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4th Qtr FY 2022-23 Small Savings Interest Rates

SCSS Savings Scheme 2023

Seniors are an important part of our society, and they should be cared for. A Senior Citizen Saving Scheme is one way to give them financial security. Seniors would be able to save money for retirement in a safe and secure way through this plan. It would also give them a way to get money quickly if they needed it.

Advantages of a Senior Citizen Saving Scheme

A Senior Citizen Saving Scheme would give older people a safe way to put money away for retirement. This would give them a steady way to make money when they can’t work anymore. It would also give them a way to get money if they needed it in an emergency. This could be especially helpful for people who have a fixed income or who don’t have many other ways to save money.

The plan would also give older people a chance to invest their money in a safe and secure way. This would let them earn interest on their savings, which could help them stay financially stable over time. Also, they would have peace of mind knowing that their savings are safe from inflation and other economic factors. Lastly, the plan would give older people access to financial advice and direction. This could help them make better financial decisions and make sure they get the most out of their savings.

Interest Rate for Senior Citizen Savings Scheme 2023

Starting in January 2023, the interest rate on the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme instrument will be 8% instead of 7.6%. The rate of SCSS is 8% right now.

Revision of Interest Rates for Small Savings Schemes in 2023

The rates of interest on various Small Savings Schemes for the fourth quarter of FY 2022-23 starting from 1st January 2023 and ending on 31st March 2023 have been revised as detailed below:

Instrument Rates of interest from 01.10.2022 to 31.12.2022 Rates of interest from 01.01.2023 to 31.03.2023
Savings Deposit 4.0 4.0
1-Year Time Deposit 5.5 6.6
2-Year Time Deposit 5.7 6.8
3-Year Time Deposit 5.8 6.9
5-Year Time Deposit 6.7 7.0
5 Year Recurring Deposit 5.8 5.8
Senior Citizen Savings Scheme 7.6 8.0
Monthly Income Account Scheme 6.7 7.1
National Savings Certificate 6.8 7.0
Public Provident Fund Scheme 7.1 7.1
Kisan Vikas Patra 7.0 (will mature in 123 months) 7.2 (will mature in 120 months)
Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme 7.6 7.6

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