Sukanya Samriddhi Account

Government of India · Public schemes

Rate a year: 8.20%

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The facts

Term
21 years
Deposit
₹250 to ₹1.5 lakh a year
Tax
80C; interest tax-free

Worth knowing

Opened by a parent or guardian for a girl under 10. Deposits run for 15 years and the account matures 21 years after opening. Up to half can be withdrawn for her education once she turns 18 or passes Class 10.

Rate history

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  1. : 8.20% · 252-month term

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