Government Keeps Small Savings Interest Rates Unchanged for December Quarter

The government has left interest rates on small savings schemes unchanged for the October-December 2026 quarter, including PPF, NSC, KVP, SSY and SCSS. PPF continues to offer 7.1 percent, while SCSS and SSY remain at 8.2 percent. Rates are reviewed quarterly and linked to government securities yields, though the government has the final say.