Small Savings Rates Unchanged: PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Hold Steady for Jan-Mar Quarter.

• Ministry of Finance announced small savings interest rates remain unchanged for the January-March 2025-26 quarter.
• Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana continues to offer 8.20% interest, providing significant returns for daughters' future.
• PPF and Post Office 3-Year Term Deposit rates are maintained at 7.1%, offering stable, government-guaranteed returns.
• Kisan Vikas Patra (7.5%), National Savings Certificate (7.7%), and Monthly Income Scheme (7.4%) rates also hold steady.
• These rates are applicable until March 31, after which new rates will be determined for the next quarter.

Why It Matters: Small savings interest rates, including PPF and Sukanya, remain unchanged for Jan-Mar 2025-26 quarter.