India Holds Small Savings Rates Steady for Seventh Quarter

• Government keeps interest rates on small savings schemes unchanged for Q4 FY26 (Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2026).
• This marks the seventh consecutive quarter without a revision in rates.
• Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme offers the highest return at 8.2%.
• PPF and three-year term deposits retain 7.1%, while NSC offers 7.7%.
• Rates for Kisan Vikas Patra (7.5%), Post Office Savings (4%), and Monthly Income Scheme (7.4%) also remain same.

Why It Matters: Small savings interest rates in India remain unchanged for the seventh consecutive quarter.