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Topic: Savings

Centre raises interest rates by 0.7% on small saving schemes for April-June quarter

While interest rates for PPF & savings deposits have been retained at 7.1% & 4%, respectively, there has been an increase of 0.1% to 0.7% in other saving schemes, the finance ministry said.

Why endowment plan, a traditional life insurance scheme, is part of most household finances

Unlike term plans that provide life risk cover or unit-linked schemes, where returns are market-linked, endowment plans offer maturity benefits upon survival & minimum guaranteed return.

Saving for the future is no rocket science. Learn more

In this blog, we'll explore what is a saving scheme and strategies that can help you get started on the path to financial security. 

How Jar App makes investment in digital gold easy

The Jar App is a savings & investment app that focuses upon accelerating daily savings by enabling you to invest in digital gold.

Where do Indians want to save? Data shows provident fund remains popular, even with the rich

With a higher risk tolerance and more funds to invest, richer Indian households have enjoyed higher returns from mutual funds and listed shares in the pandemic period.

Modi govt keeps interest rates on small savings schemes unchanged for 2nd quarter of 2021-22

Public Provident Fund and National Savings Certificate will continue to carry an annual interest rate of 7.1% and 6.8%, respectively.

Bengal tops India’s small savings since 2000. No wonder govt reversed rate cut on voting day

As govt withdraws rate cut on small savings scheme, data with National Savings Institute shows that West Bengal has consistently led states in small savings collections.

War in Karnataka BJP has affected governance. High command’s silence a message for Yediyurappa

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Indus Senior Savings Account offers senior citizens a seamless banking experience

From pick-up facilities to high rates on fixed deposits, IndusInd Bank's new savings account has been crafted keeping the needs and welfare of senior citizens in mind.

Savings, profits, stocks can’t soar for long. Let’s hope change will be slow & calibrated

Consumers & companies have been saving cash, and even Modi govt has cut spending. Inflation has surged to 7.6%, so how long can RBI keep interest rates lower?

On Camera

‘I am Assam,’ Zubeen Garg had said. He was the soundtrack to our lives

Zubeen Garg's funeral entered the Limca Book of Records as the fourth-largest such procession in the world.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.