Interest rate on PPF slashed to 6.4%, NSC's to 5.9%

The government on Wednesday cut interest rates on small savings schemes, including NSC and PPF, by up to 1.1 per cent for the first quarter of 2021-22 in line with falling fixed deposit rates of......

How to choose the best tax-saving investments

Individuals often postpone tax planning till the end of the financial year.As the deadline for showing proof of investments draws near, they invest randomly in any product that will help them save......

Interest on small savings hiked after years

After a gap of several years, the government has raised interest on small savings, including NSC and PPF, by up to 0.4 per cent for the October-December quarter, in line with rising deposit rates......

It makes sense to invest in small savings schemes

SBI has twice hiked interest rates on fixed deposits within a month, but an investor still gets better returns at the post office.Tinesh Bhasin reports. Traditional fixed deposit investors have......