No Change in Small Savings Interest Rates..

The Central Government has announced the interest rates for small savings schemes such as Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), Public Provident Fund (PPF), and other post office savings instruments for the upcoming quarter starting July 1. In a key decision, the government has kept all interest rates unchanged for the 9th consecutive quarter, maintaining the same rates notified earlier.

According to the Ministry of Finance notification, the current rates will remain applicable for the July–September 2026 quarter. SSY and Senior Citizens Savings Scheme continue to offer 8.20%, PPF stands at 7.10%, Kisan Vikas Patra at 7.50%, NSC at 7.70%, and Monthly Income Scheme at 7.40%. Post Office term deposits and savings accounts also retain their existing rates, ensuring stability for investors.