Economy, Banking and Finance · 2 April 2026
Finance Ministry keeps small savings rates unchanged for April–June 2026 quarter.
Exam-focused facts from the 2 April 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) continues at 8.2% per annum.
- Public Provident Fund (PPF) remains at 7.1% per annum.
- Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) stays at 8.2% per annum.
- National Savings Certificate (NSC) VIII Issue holds at 7.7% per annum.
- 5 Year Time Deposit offers 7.5% per annum.
- 3 Year Time Deposit offers 7.1% per annum.
- 2 Year Time Deposit offers 7.0% per annum.
- 1 Year Time Deposit offers 6.9% per annum.
- Post Office Savings Account offers 4.0% per annum.
- 5 Year Recurring Deposit Scheme offers 6.7% per annum.
- Monthly Income Account offers 7.4% per annum.