Govt to Announce Small Savings Scheme Rates Soon: PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi in Focus

• Central government expected to announce new interest rates for Small Savings Schemes for Jan-Mar 2026 quarter.
• Review covers popular schemes like PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, NSC, and Senior Citizen Savings Scheme.
• Interest rates remained unchanged in the previous quarter (Oct-Dec 2025), last revised in Jan-Mar 2024.
• Current rates include SCSS 8.2%, SSY 8.2%, PPF 7.1%, NSC 7.7%, and KVP 7.5%.
• Rate changes significantly impact senior citizens, pensioners, and middle-class families.

Why It Matters: Government's upcoming announcement on Small Savings Scheme interest rates crucial for millions of investors.