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Data & analysis
Fixed deposit
Shivalik Small Finance Bank · General citizens · Specified tenures
Home loan
Bank of Baroda · Floating · Repo-linked (EBLR)
Investing
Bullion rates are IBJA benchmarks and exclude 3% GST and making charges. Scheme rates are set each quarter by the Ministry of Finance.
| Scheme | Rate | Tenure | Min to max deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana | 8.2% | 21 years from opening | ₹250/year to ₹1.5 lakh/year |
| Senior Citizen Savings Scheme | 8.2% | 5 years, extendable by 3 | ₹1,000 to ₹30 lakh |
| National Savings Certificate | 7.7% | 5 years | ₹1,000 to No limit |
| Kisan Vikas Patra | 7.5% | ~115 months (doubles) | ₹1,000 to No limit |
| Post Office Monthly Income Scheme | 7.4% | 5 years | ₹1,000 to ₹9 lakh single / ₹15 lakh joint |
| Public Provident Fund | 7.1% | 15 years, extendable in 5-year blocks | ₹500/year to ₹1.5 lakh/year |
Source: Ministry of Finance quarterly notification. All small savings rates
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