Small Savings Rates Unchanged: Big Relief for Investors!

• Government keeps Small Savings Scheme interest rates unchanged for Q4 FY 2025-26 (Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2026).
• Decision provides significant relief to small investors, defying expectations of rate cuts despite RBI's repo rate reduction.
• Rates for schemes like PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, NSC, KVP, SCSS, and Post Office Time Deposits will remain stable.
• Stability is crucial for senior citizens and small investors seeking safe, fixed returns amidst market uncertainty.
• This marks the second consecutive quarter of stable rates, reflecting a policy to insulate schemes from market volatility.

Why It Matters: Government's decision to maintain Small Savings Scheme interest rates offers crucial stability and relief to investors.