Here are the latest Small Savings Schemes interest rates in India (Updated 1 April 2020)
The small savings schemes interest rates are revised & managed by the Ministry – Department of Economic Affairs (DEA). Small savings is one of the departments under the ministry.
Latest Small Saving Schemes Rates (1 April 2020- 30 June 2020)
The middle-class earn a fixed monthly income and with fluctuating expenses, they do not have a lot of time to plan their finances. Small Savings help them save small amounts with convenience as most of these products are available near them through Post Offices, Banks or with help of an agent.
- Fixed-rate can be planned to achieve life goals
- Ideal for Small Savers
- Rate Revision of every Financial Quarter
- Tax Savings & Tax Planning
- Good for Senior Citizens
Despite lowering the interest rates in last 5 years, the introduction of many new products under tax regimes, small-saving schemes continue to remain attractive.
Banks’ FDs and savings account rates have also been falling. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)has been cutting interest rates to fight the COVID-19 crisis.
But despite all these, small savings in India have been popular instrument for savings & investments.
Small Savings also is attractive as investors can save in small amounts. RD of Rs 100 or Rs 500 deposit in PPF account helps an investor to save for the future. They develop habit of savings and this, in turn, help them live with self-respect.
We will change/update this page on a regular basis to update the latest rates. you can find small savings schemes interest rates updated here on regular basis.
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Vivek K says
Good to see all the schemes under one umbrella. It is beneficial for a quick comparison on returns.
There is nothing that can beat the power of compounding in PPF with high interest rate. NSC is giving 0.1% more but lacks the power of compounding.
EPF was the best instrument but interest rate fluctuations makes it an unpopular investment. If given a choice employees would take that money in hand rather than mandatory deduction.
Bank FDs I think provide more interest rate. I know IDBI gives 9.5% for 5 years.
http://www.idbi.com/interest_rate.asp
I am sure other leading banks would be around 9% as well.
Savings bank account I think is also giving around 6-7% now. The deregulation has introduced stiff competition, which is benefitting the customers for a change.
What is MIS scheme? I never heard of it, where and how is it done?
Kranti Goyal says
Hi,
MIS is Monthly Income Scheme. It gives interest monthly in your hand and it is not compounded i.e. If you are not withdrawing your interest it remains in your account and earn nothing. This scheme was earlier popular due to bonus part at maturity. Bonus part is now past.
In past people do RD of MIS Interest. So after 5-6 years with RD+Bonus, MIS performed better than bank FD. But sad part, bonus is no more so nothing attractive now.
One more thing 5 year NSC is missing from graph and SCSS is also missing
Vivek K says
Thanks Kranti for explaining about the MIS. Can you tell who offers this scheme? Banks, Post office?
From what you have explained, it does not seem to be an attractive investment option.
Kranti Goyal says
It is offered by Post office.
Rakesh says
@Kranti,
Yes bonus was taken away in Dec, 2011. In the past too they took it away and brought it back. I had renewed two of my MIS’s in september so i got the additional bonus.
TheWealthWisher says
Vivek, these are small saving schemes or postal office schemes and not bank ones.
Rakesh says
@TheWealthWisher,
Very informative & helpful. I think they could have increased MIS rates to 8.5%. I know a lot of people invest in MIS. Every month when i go to collect my money in the post office i have to stand for almost one hour. Also 5 year RD is at 8% which is less than nationalized banks who offer 9% for over 2 years.
Kranti Goyal says
I am fully agree with you. Post office site says if you open RD+MIS it will transfer interest automatically from MIS to RD. But in real there is nothing like that.
Rakesh says
@Kranti,
Moreover if you opt for ECS option for MIS, there is no guarantee that funds will be transferred to your account on the given date. Many people used to complain that interest amount never used to be credited on time.
Kranti Goyal says
Yes, post offices are not efficient like bank. As compared to banks they are sill in under development state.
Vivek K says
Absolutely correct, that is the reason I stopped investing in NSCs. It is such a waste of time standing in long queues and keep arguing with the officials even on trivial issues.
TheWealthWisher says
Rakesh, sorry to ask you but are you investing in every product under the sun ? Do you really need MIS at this young an age ?
Rakesh says
@TheWealthWisher,
I have not invested in MIS, its my parents money.
pattu says
MIS interest rates were increased to 8.5% recently.
http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-03-26/news/31240351_1_ceiling-in-ppf-savings-small-savings-schemes-cent
Rakesh says
@Pattu,
Thanks for the confirmation, I guess this would be applicable to new accounts, I had renewed mine in September, 2011.
TheWealthWisher says
Appreciate your reply Pattu, let me see whether I can update the wagon wheel again.
pattu says
Thanks. Its a very nice graphic. Would be nice if it could made into an applet where you can rotate it with the mouse! A good picture needs no accompanying text!
TheWealthWisher says
Updated the new wagon wheel with MIS,. SCSS and 3 and 5 Year Time Deposits.
Kranti Goyal says
I think MIS and 5yr MIS is same. One more thing 5 yr NSC is missing.
Rakesh says
@TheWealthWisher,
Yes 5 year MIS and MIS are one and the same, moreover the tenure for post office MIS is 6 years.
Kranti Goyal says
@Rakesh
From December 2011 Tenure is changed from 6 to 5 years.
Rakesh says
@Kranti,
Hmm, i missed that, thanks for pointing it out. I think this would be applicable for new accounts only as the due date in my pass book is 6 years.
TheWealthWisher says
Updated with the latest comments to include 5 YR NSC and remove dupe MIS entries.
rohan says
which r giving compounding returns
Rakesh says
NSC is compounded annually whereas RD is quarterly.