The Ministry of Finance (MoF), on January 09, 2026, issued a notification revising the interest rate applicable to deposits under the Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds.
The notification specifies that deposits made under the said scheme shall bear interest at the rate of 7.1% (seven point one percent) for the period from 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. The scheme was originally announced vide Notification No. F.16(1)-PD/75 dated 30 June 1975.
The revised interest rate shall take effect from 1 January 2026 and will remain applicable for the notified quarter in accordance with the provisions of the scheme.
[Notification No. F. No. 5(3)-B(PD)/2023]
