9 high interest rates paying government schemes

Government-backed schemes may look boring but can help you earn good yields if you are willing to stay invested for a prolonged tenure.

PMJJBY completes 8 years: Here are key features, eligibility and more

Government of India launched Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojna on 9th May, 2015. The scheme aims to provide life insurance coverage to individuals at an affordable premium, especially those from low-income and economically vulnerable sections of society.

RBI establishes a coupon rate of 7.18% for the freshly issued 10-year government bond. Details here

The coupon rate is reduced by eight basis points compared to the rate of the preceding 10-year bond.

Small savings schemes: As interest rates rise by up to 30 basis points, should you invest?

After the recent hike in interest rates for September quarter, should investors invest in the latest small savings scheme on account of safety of capital and reasonably good interest rates

PFRDA Chairman reveals plans for minimum assured return pension scheme. Details here

PFRDA is working on a pension scheme with guaranteed returns, potentially requiring higher premiums. We discuss it in detail in the article below.

SSY Scheme: How can subscribers make the most of compounding and tax benefits?

The SSY Scheme offers a decent interest rate at par with debt fund schemes while also lending tax benefits. This double whammy benefit is something no parents of a girl child can afford to ignore, especially, looking to save and invest for their ward.

Post office savings scheme: How to open a National Savings Certificate account? A step-by-step guide

It is a post office saving scheme that offers an interest rates of 7.7 percent compounded annually.

Over 43 percent hike in enrolments under Atal Pension Yojana in two years

The Atal Pension Yojana was launched on May 9, 2015, and was operationalised with effect from June 1, 2015. Minimum age of joining APY is 18 years and maximum age is 40 years.

LIC Saral Pension Plan: Get  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>58,950 pension annually by paying single premium

If you are looking forward to investing a corpus of money instead of SIP, LIC came up with something interesting for you. Let's understand in this article what the LIC new saral pension plan is all about, its eligibility criteria, its advantages, and why you should invest in it.

What is Post Office Time Deposit? MintGenie explains

The post-office time deposit (POTD) is similar to a bank fixed deposit in that it allows you to save money for a certain period of time while earning a guaranteed return. Let's find out more about it!

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