New Rules For Post Office Savings Schemes: Key Changes To PPF, POTD, POMIS, SCSS And More

 


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Post Office Savings Schemes: In 2023, the Indian government made important changes to its small savings schemes, introducing a new scheme, adjusting investment limits, and changing interest calculations. Here are all the main updates to different post office schemes that you should be aware of:

  1. Post Office Savings Account (SB)
  2. National Savings Recurring Deposit Account (RD)
  3. National Savings Time Deposit Account (TD)
  4. National Savings Monthly Income Account (MIS)
  5. Senior Citizens Savings Scheme Account (SCSS)
  6. Public Provident Fund Account (PPF)
  7. Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA)
  8. National Savings Certificates (VIIIth Issue) (NSC)
  9. Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP)
  10. Mahila Samman Savings Certificate


New Limited Period Scheme
Introduced in the 2023 Union Budget, the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate targets female investors. According to ET, this one-time scheme extends over two years, concluding in March 2025. It offers a 7.5% annual interest rate, allows partial withdrawals, and has a maximum deposit limit of Rs 2 lakh.

Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS) updates
The 2023 budget increased the limit for single account users from Rs 4 lakh to Rs 9 lakh and for joint account holders from Rs 9 lakh to Rs 15 lakh

Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) enhancements
The maximum investment limit for SCSS has been raised from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 30 lakh, providing seniors with the opportunity for higher interest rates and larger deposits.

PPF premature interest calculation changes
Under the Public Provident Fund Scheme, 2019, interest on premature closure will now be 1% lower than the regular credited interest, calculated from the commencement of the current five-year block period.

Post Office FD premature withdrawal penalty
In the event of premature withdrawal from a five-year account after four years, interest at the Post Office Savings Account rate (4%) will be paid.

Changes to SCSS
1. Extended periods for investing retirement benefits
Individuals aged above 55 but under 60 now have three months to invest their retirement benefits.

2. Spousal investment

Government employees' spouses can invest in the program.

3. Defined scope of retirement benefits
The notification outlines the components considered as retirement benefits.

4. Deduction on premature withdrawal

One percent of the deposit is deducted if the account is closed before one year.

5. No limit on SCSS extension
The account can be extended for multiple three-year blocks, subject to periodic applications.

6. Interest on extension
Extended SCSS accounts earn interest based on the prevailing rates at maturity or extended maturity.

Maximum deposit amount
As per the notification, the deposit made at the account opening can be withdrawn after five years or each subsequent three-year block, subject to the maximum deposit limit.

These changes aim to enhance the flexibility, accessibility, and attractiveness of post office savings schemes for a broader range of investors.


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