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Comprehensive Guide to Post Office Savings Schemes 2025

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1. Post Office Savings Account (SB)

  • Interest Rate: 4% per annum

  • Minimum Balance: ₹500

  • Tax Implications: Interest is fully taxable; however, no TDS is deducted.

2. National Savings Recurring Deposit Account (RD)

  • Interest Rate: 6.7% per annum

  • Tenure: 5 years

  • Minimum Deposit: ₹100 per month

  • Premature Withdrawal: Allowed after 1 year with reduced interest.

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3. National Savings Time Deposit Account (TD)

  • Interest Rates:

    • 1-Year TD: 6.9% per annum

    • 2-Year TD: 7.0% per annum

    • 3-Year TD: 7.1% per annum

    • 5-Year TD: 7.5% per annum

  • Minimum Deposit: ₹1,000

  • Tax Benefits: 5-Year TD qualifies for deduction under Section 80C.

4. National Savings Monthly Income Account (MIS)

  • Interest Rate: 7.4% per annum, payable monthly

  • Minimum Deposit: ₹1,000

  • Maximum Deposit:

    • Single Account: ₹9 lakh

    • Joint Account: ₹15 lakh

  • Maturity Period: 5 years

5. Senior Citizens Savings Scheme Account (SCSS)

  • Interest Rate: 8.2% per annum

  • Tenure: 5 years (extendable by 3 years)

  • Minimum Deposit: ₹1,000

  • Maximum Deposit: ₹30 lakh

  • Eligibility: Individuals aged 60 years and above; certain relaxations for retirees aged 55-60.

  • Tax Benefits: Deposits qualify for deduction under Section 80C; interest is taxable.

6. Public Provident Fund Account (PPF)

  • Interest Rate: 7.1% per annum, compounded annually

  • Tenure: 15 years (extendable in blocks of 5 years)

  • Minimum Deposit: ₹500 per financial year

  • Maximum Deposit: ₹1.5 lakh per financial year

  • Tax Benefits: Deposits qualify for deduction under Section 80C; interest earned is tax-free.

7. Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA)

  • Interest Rate: 8.2% per annum, compounded annually

  • Eligibility: Girl child below 10 years

  • Minimum Deposit: ₹250 per financial year

  • Maximum Deposit: ₹1.5 lakh per financial year

  • Tenure: 21 years from the date of opening or until marriage after the girl turns 18

  • Tax Benefits: Deposits qualify for deduction under Section 80C; interest earned and maturity amount are tax-free.

8. National Savings Certificates (VIII Issue) (NSC)

  • Interest Rate: 7.7% per annum, compounded annually

  • Tenure: 5 years

  • Minimum Deposit: ₹1,000

  • Maximum Deposit: No upper limit

  • Tax Benefits: Deposits qualify for deduction under Section 80C; interest earned is taxable but not subject to TDS.

9. Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP)

  • Interest Rate: 7.5% per annum, compounded annually

  • Tenure: Investment doubles in 115 months

  • Minimum Deposit: ₹1,000

  • Maximum Deposit: No upper limit

  • Tax Implications: Interest earned is taxable; no tax deduction at source.

10. Mahila Samman Savings Certificate

  • Interest Rate: 7.5% per annum

  • Tenure: 2 years

  • Maximum Deposit: ₹2 lakh

  • Eligibility: Available for women investors

  • Tax Implications: Interest earned is taxable

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