Small savings schemes: The interest rates for small savings schemes have remained unchanged for the last four quarters. The government last made changes for some schemes in the fourth quarter of last fiscal.
2 min read31 Dec 2024New guidelines for irregular accounts in small savings schemes have been released by the Ministry of Finance, impacting minor PPF, and Sukanya Samriddhi accounts. Effective October 1, 2024, these accounts will not accrue interest
2 min read2 Oct 2024The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) continues to be a popular investment option for parents seeking to secure their daughters’ financial futures.
1 min read6 Sep 2024New guidelines from the Ministry of Finance aim to regularise irregular accounts in National Small Savings Schemes, impacting NSS, PPF for minors, and Sukanya Samriddhi accounts
1 min read8 Sep 2024Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a strong debt instrument but may not be sufficient alone for future education and marriage costs due to inflation and withdrawal limits. Complementing it with equity funds through SIPs can provide higher returns and better meet future financial goals.
4 min read28 Jul 2024Dividend paying stock: Coal India shares rise over 100% in FY24
1 min read2 May 2024Some banks offer higher interest rates on Fixed Deposits (FDs) compared to Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), making FDs more appealing for investors seeking fixed returns
3 min read1 May 2024Various tax-saving investment avenues like PPF, SSY, and NPS require minimum contributions by March 31 to stay active. Failure to do so can lead to penalties and dormant accounts
1 min read31 Mar 2024SSY interest rate: The central government has declared 8.2% rerturn for the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana account holders for Q4FY24
2 min read8 Mar 2024The structure of an SSY account is such that there are few restrictions and rules that make it less investor friendly. Read further to know more on this
4 min read9 Aug 2022The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared