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What happens to Post Office MIS after the account holder dies? Know the rules for nominees and heirs
If a Post Office MIS account holder dies, the registered nominee can claim the deposit with a death certificate, KYC, and a claim form. Without a nomination, legal heirs can claim up to ₹5 lakh via an affidavit and indemnity, while higher amounts require a succession certificate.
2 min read4 Sep 2026SCSS, PPF, SSY, MIS and KVP: Why premature withdrawal from post office schemes can cost more than you think | Explained
Premature withdrawal from post office schemes — Senior Citizens Saving Scheme, Public Provident Fund, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Monthly Income Scheme and Kisan Vikas Patra — can cost more than you think. We explain…
8 min read24 Aug 2026India Post eases international mail rules to take on private couriers
Under the amended regulations, customers who book postal articles through India Post's web portal or mobile application can cancel their booking before the item is accepted by the post office. Customers booking articles at post office counters can also seek cancellation on the same day of booking.
4 min read17 Jul 2026India Post clocks record ₹4,009 crore Q1 revenue, adds ₹728 crore over year-ago period
Growing at 22.2% year-on-year, India Post achieved 81% of its first-quarter revenue target of ₹4,951 crore and around one-fifth of its full-year revenue target of ₹19,803 crore, the Department of Posts said in a statement on Tuesday.
2 min read14 Jul 2026Post Office savings accounts get Aadhaar e-KYC upgrade to ease deposits and withdrawals
Post Office banking is getting a digital boost with Aadhaar e-KYC transaction facilities. The new rules simplify POSA, RD and SSA deposits and withdrawals, offering paperless services, easier authentication and convenient inter-branch access for eligible customers.
1 min read25 Jun 2026Post Office Monthly Income Scheme 2026: ₹9 lakh investment earns ₹66,600 yearly, full maturity details
Post Office Monthly Income Scheme 2026 offers guaranteed monthly income, capital safety and stable returns at 7.4% interest, making it suitable for conservative investors seeking low-risk savings options in the country.
2 min read13 May 2026Rule of 72 decoded: This is how long PPF, FD, SCSS and SSY take to double your money
The Rule of 72 shows how various small government schemes, such as PPF, FD, SSY and SCSS, help investors estimate wealth-doubling time, compare returns and plan long-term safe savings effectively.
2 min read15 Apr 2026FY27 Begins: Post Office TD rates up to 7.5% outpace bank FDs in April–June quarter
Post Office Time Deposit rates for FY27 offer stable, government-backed returns, often higher than bank fixed deposits, making Post Office Time Deposit a reliable choice for conservative investors seeking predictable income.
2 min read1 Apr 2026Best fixed-income investments in today’s volatile market: PPF, SSY, SCSS, EPF and Post Office schemes compared
Explore top fixed-income investments, including PPF, SSY, SCSS, EPF, and Post Office schemes, offering guaranteed returns, tax benefits, and capital protection for safe, long-term financial growth in volatile markets.
3 min read25 Mar 2026Govt overhauls postal export regulations to boost e-commerce exports
Government aligns postal exports with those from ports and airports, extending duty and tax refund benefits to e-commerce shipments to ease compliance for small businesses and boost overseas sales.
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