Oct‑Dec 2026 Interest Rates for PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi, NSC Remain at 7.1‑8.2%

The unchanged rates mean that the Public Provident Fund will continue to yield 7.1 % per annum, the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana will provide 8.2 % per annum—the highest among small‑saving options—and the National Savings Certificate will retain its 7.7 % annual return. These schemes are favoured by millions of Indian households for their safety and guaranteed payouts.