SSY: Government changed the interest rates of small savings schemes, what was the effect on Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana? Learn
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Highlights
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a small savings scheme of the Central Government.
Under the scheme, the account can be opened in any post office or commercial branch.
Due to the interest received on it, this scheme is very popular among the people.
New Delhi. In present times most of the people invest in savings schemes to secure their future. If seen, middle class families mostly like to invest in Small Saving Schemes. If you are also one of these, then this news is of great help to you. Let us inform that the government has increased the interest rates of these schemes by 30 basis points i.e. 0.3 percent for the third quarter (October-December) on Thursday.
One of these is Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY). If you also want to invest in it or do it, then you must know the changes made by the government.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY): Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a small savings scheme of the central government, which is very popular among the people. However, the government has not made any change in the interest rate available on this scheme. Currently, 7.6 percent annual interest is being given in SSY.
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Where will the account be opened?
The account under Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana can be opened in any authorized branch of any post office or commercial branch. At the age of 21, daughters can withdraw money from this account.
How much can you invest?
Under Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana in the current fiscal year, you can deposit a minimum of Rs 250 and a maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh annually.
tax exemption
Let us tell you that till now in the Sukanya scheme, the benefit of tax exemption under 80C was available only on the account of two daughters. There was no tax exemption in case of having a third daughter. But, now the rules have been changed.
Where can I open an account?
The account under Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana can be opened in any authorized branch of any post office or commercial branch. At the age of 21, daughters can withdraw money from this account.
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Modified On : September 30, 2022, 15:25 IST
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