The Finance Ministry on Tuesday left interest rates unchanged for Public Provident Fund (PPF), National Savings Certificate (NSC), Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) and various other small savings schemes. The rates have been kept unchanged for the seventh straight quarter now.

“The rates of interest on various Small Savings Schemes for the third quarter of FY 2025-26, starting from 1st October, 2025 and ending on 31st December, 2025 shall remain unchanged from those notified for the second quarter (1st July, 2025 to 30th September, 2025) of FY 2025-26,” the finance ministry said in a notification.

Interest rates on small savings schemes for the October-December 2025 period

Public Provident Fund (PPF): It is considered a safe, long-term savings plan best suited for retirement pla

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