The Indian Post Office offers various investment schemes that provide opportunities for good returns. Two prominent schemes are the Kisan Vikas Patra and the National Saving Certificate Scheme.
Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP)
Kisan Vikas Patra doubles your money directly over a period of 9 years and 7 months. Here are the key details:
Kisan Vikas Patra Yojana is a post office scheme where your investment doubles directly over a period. You need to invest for a term of 9 years
and 7 months. The scheme offers an annual interest rate of 7.5%. The minimum investment required is Rs 1,000.
Investment Duration: 9 years and 7 months
Interest Rate: 7.5% per annum
Minimum Investment: Rs 1000
National Saving Certificate (NSC) Scheme
The National Saving Certificate Scheme offers an attractive interest rate, although interest accrues and is payable upon maturity. Here are the details:
The National Saving Certificate Scheme offers an annual interest rate of 7.7%, which is payable upon maturity.
You can start with a minimum investment of Rs 1,000, and there is no upper limit on the deposit amount.
Interest Rate: 7.7% per annum (compounded annually)
Minimum Investment: Rs 1000
Maximum Deposit: No upper limit
These schemes provide secure options for investment with guaranteed returns, making them popular choices among investors looking to grow their savings steadily.