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Govt revised interest rates for various Small Savings Schemes for the second quarter of the financial year 2023-24, effective from July 1st to September 30th, 2023. This article provides an analysis of the revised rates, highlighting the changes for each scheme. Stay informed about the latest interest rates for Small Savings Schemes in India.
EPFO constituted committees for drafting schemes under Social Security Code 2020. This article provides details of committees and their members.
Discover the drawbacks of investing in PPF (Public Provident Fund). Explore factors like lower interest rates, extended lock-in periods, restrictions on early withdrawals, and limitations on maximum investment amounts. Learn about the challenges of premature closure and the absence of joint PPF accounts. Understand the implications for NRIs, HUFs, and trusts. Make informed decisions about your long-term investments by considering the disadvantages highlighted in this comprehensive guide.
Interest rates of small saving schemes for the First quarter of financial year 2023-24 starting from 1st April, 2023 and ending on 30th June, 2023. Small saving schemes includes PPF, NSC, Senior Citizen Savings Schemes, Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme, Kisan Vikas Patra of GoI.
Rate of interest on various Small Savings Schemes (National Savings Schemes) for the third quarter of financial year 2022-23 (starting from 1st January, 2023 and ending on 31St March, 2023) have been revised
Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes for Q4 of 2022-23 (i.e. from 1st January, 2023 to 31st March, 2023) Interest rates of small saving schemes for the Fourth quarter of financial year 2022-23 starting from 1st January, 2023 and ending on 31st March, 2023. Small saving schemes includes PPF, NSC, Senior Citizen Savings Schemes, Sukanya Samriddhi Account […]
Provident fund is a scheme intended to give substantial benefits to an employee at the time of his retirement. Under this scheme, a specified sum is deducted from the salary of employee and also same amount is contributed by employer as a contribution towards the fund.
