Government Keeps Small Savings Rates Stuck Like Glue Again

Listen up! The government’s left small savings rates stuck like a bad soufflé for the 10th quarter running! They last raised it in March, but now? It’s raw! Yields are climbing, yet rates are frozen. These schemes are still raking in cash thanks to tax perks. Get it together!

Quick rundown

1.Interest rates on small savings schemes remain unchanged for the 10th consecutive quarter.

2.Government bonds' yields rose, but small savings rates stayed the same.

3.Small savings schemes offer attractive returns up to 8.2%.

4.Interest rates play a vital role in financing the government's fiscal deficit.

5.Tax incentives make small savings schemes appealing for savers.

Government Keeps Small Savings Rates Steady for Ninth Quarter
Government Keeps Small Savings Rates Steady for Ninth Quarter
Hey, hey! The government just dropped the news: small savings schemes like PPF and NSC are staying put for the ninth quarter in a row! From July 1 to September 30, 2026, your PPF is still hanging out at 7.1%, while the Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme is strutting its stuff at 8.2%! No surprises, just steady savings, baby! How you doin'?
12:55 pm on Tuesday, 30 June, 2026
RBI Throws a Loan Bash, Welcomes 10 New Party States!
RBI Throws a Loan Bash, Welcomes 10 New Party States!
Hey there! The RBI just opened the door to a big ol' loan party, inviting 10 more places, including our buddy Delhi! They're thinking states will borrow around ₹3.19 trillion, which is like ordering a pizza and getting one slice less. But hey, this could actually help investors, making things smoother than a fresh pizza cutter! More states, more fun, right?
02:35 pm on Friday, 26 June, 2026

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