Will Modi 3.0 government raise interest rates on PPF, SSY, and other small savings schemes for next quarter?

Interest rates on small savings schemes like PPF, SCSS, and NSC are under review by Modi 3.0 government

Sangeeta Ojha
Updated27 Jun 2024, 06:46 AM IST
The government had kept the interest rates on small savings schemes unchanged for the April-June quarter.
The government had kept the interest rates on small savings schemes unchanged for the April-June quarter.(Pixabay)

Will the Modi 3.0 government increase interest rates on small savings schemes scheduled for revision at the end of this month? Various schemes like Recurring Deposit (RD), Public Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), Mahila Samriddhi Saving Certificate, Kisan Vikas Patra, National Savings Certificate (NSC), and Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) have their interest rates due for review. The government determines the interest rates for these small savings schemes every quarter.

The government had kept the interest rates on small savings schemes unchanged for the April-June quarter.

Ashish Aggarwal, Director at Acube Ventures, suggests that a hike in interest rates would signal a move towards encouraging household savings, which have been stagnant in recent years. However, it also entails considering the government's capacity to manage higher interest payouts.

Global considerations are crucial, as many countries still maintain relatively low interest rates. A substantial increase could potentially disadvantage India internationally.

Aggarwal proposes that the government adopt a staggered strategy, adjusting rates for long-term investments to promote savings without unduly straining the treasury.

Siddharth Maurya, Founder & Managing Director of Vibhavangal Anukulakara Private Limited, highlights that the interest rates on PF, ESAF, and small savings schemes are sensitive political issues for the government. While there is pressure to increase rates to benefit millions of small savers, especially during periods of inflation, there are significant fiscal implications to consider. Higher interest rates would lead to increased government expenditure and potentially higher fiscal deficits.

Additionally, the government must weigh these decisions against the broader macroeconomic environment, including the RBI's monetary policy and bank deposit rates. If consumers shift away from bank deposits, changes could disrupt the lending market. 

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Interest rates on small savings schemes

PPF - The interest rate for popular PPF is 7.1%

SCSS - The Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) offers an interest rate of 8.2%.

Sukanya Yojana - Deposits made under the Sukanya Samriddhi scheme will earn an interest rate of 8.2%.

NSC - NSC stands for National Savings Certificate, which offers an interest rate of 7.7%.

PO-Monthly Income Scheme - PO Monthly Income Scheme refers to the Post Office Monthly Income Scheme, which currently offers an interest rate of 7.4%.

Kisan Vikas Patra - Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) is a government-backed savings scheme currently providing an interest rate of 7.5%.

1-Year Deposit - The interest rate for a 1-Year Deposit is 6.9%.

2-Year Deposit - The interest rate for a 2-Year Deposit is 7.0%.

3-Year Deposit - The interest rate for a 3-Year Deposit is 7.1%.

5-Year Deposit - The interest rate for a 5-Year Deposit is 7.5%.

5-Year RD -The 5-Year Recurring Deposit (RD) scheme currently offers an interest rate of 6.7%.

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