Finance ministry keeps Sukanya Samriddhi rate at 8.2%
In short
The Ministry of Finance kept the Sukanya Samriddhi Account interest rate at 8.2%.
The next review of small savings rates is set for the December 2026 quarter. This matters for families saving for a girl child, but no other change was reported.
What the reporting says
The Ministry of Finance reaffirmed the Sukanya Samriddhi Account interest rate at 8.2%, according to the publisher summary. It also said the next evaluation of small savings scheme rates is set for the December 2026 quarter, while the account requires a minimum deposit of Rs 250 and matures after 21 years. The immediate consequence is rate stability for small savers, though no further policy change is reported.
Why it matters
The Ministry of Finance reaffirmed the Sukanya Samriddhi Account rate at 8.2%, and the summary says the next small-savings rate review will be in the December 2026 quarter. The account also has a minimum deposit of Rs 250 and matures after 21 years, with partial withdrawals allowed after age 18 for education. The story matters for household savings decisions, but no change in policy is reported.