Finance Ministry Notifies 7.1% Special Deposit Scheme (SDS) Rate for Q2 FY 2025-26



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The Ministry of Finance has confirmed that the Special Deposit Scheme (SDS) for non-government provident, superannuation, and gratuity funds will offer an interest rate of 7.1% for the second quarter of the financial year 2025-26. This rate applies to deposits made between 1st July and 30th September 2025 and remains unchanged from the previous quarter. The SDS provides a secure investment option for these essential welfare funds.

The Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) has announced that deposits made under the Special Deposit Scheme (SDS) for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation, and Gratuity Funds will earn an interest rate of 7.1% for the second quarter of the financial year 2025-26. The revised rate, notified via F. No. 5(3)-B(PD)/2023 dated 2nd July 2025, will apply to deposits made during the period from 1st July 2025 to 30th September 2025. This scheme, originally established through Notifica
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FAQ :

The interest rate for the Special Deposit Scheme (SDS) for the second quarter of the financial year 2025-26 is 7.1% per annum.

This rate is applicable for deposits made during the period from 1st July 2025 to 30th September 2025.

The scheme covers non-government Provident, Superannuation, and Gratuity Funds.

No, the interest rate of 7.1% remains unchanged from the previous quarter.

The scheme aims to provide a secure investment avenue for retirement and welfare funds maintained by non-government entities.

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