saving schemes

Atal Pension Yojana: Saving Rs 7 everyday can fetch you Rs 60,000 pension, here's how

On May 9, 2015, the Centre announced the Atal Pension Yojana, a major initiative for workers in the unorganised sector. Nearly 4 crore people have signed up for the scheme so far. 

Apr 24, 2022, 21:47 PM IST

Old Rs 500/1,000 notes cannot be used for deposits in small saving schemes: FinMin

Following the demonetisaion move, the Finance Ministry on Tuesday cleared all air about the used of old Rs 500, Rs 1000 notes in saving schemes stating they cannot be used for such deposits.

Nov 22, 2016, 23:11 PM IST

Interest rate on small post office schemes cut by 0.25%; PF rate hiked to 8.8%

Interest on short-term post office saving deposits was Tuesday cut by 0.25 percent while the rate on employees' provident fund was increased marginally to 8.8 percent.

Feb 16, 2016, 21:45 PM IST