Ministry of Finance has announced that the interest rates on all Small Savings Schemes for the first quarter of FY 2026–27 (1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026) will remain unchanged from those applicable in the fourth quarter. Accordingly, rates such as 4.0% on Savings Deposits, 6.9% to 7.5% on Time Deposits, 6.7% on 5-Year Recurring Deposits, 8.2% under the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, 7.4% under the Monthly Income Account Scheme, 7.7% for National Saving Certificates, 7.1% for Public Provident Fund, 8.2% for Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme and 7.5% for Kisan Vikas Patra (maturing in 115 months) continue without change.