National Savings Schemes<\/a> (NSS), with the new rates effective from June 27, 2025. The adjustment follows a routine review of returns and comes amid changing economic conditions.<\/p>\nThe return rate for Savings Account (SA) remains unchanged at 9.50%. Defence Savings Certificates (DSC) will now offer a return of 11.76%, down 15 basis points from the previous 11.91%.<\/p>\n
The rate for Welfare Savings Certificate (BSC) has been reduced by 24 basis points, bringing it to 13.20% from 13.44%. A 24 basis points cut has been applied to the Pensioners Benefit Account (PBA) and the Shuhda Family Welfare Account (SFWA), both now offering 13.20%.<\/p>\n
Regular Income Certificates (RIC) have seen a more significant reduction of 36 basis points, bringing the yield down from 11.52% to 11.16%. The rate on Special Savings Certificate (SSC) has been reduced by 30 basis points to 10.60%. Both the Servi Islamic Savings Account (SISA) and Servi Islamic Term Account (SITA) have seen a reduction of 59 basis points, now offering 9.75% each.<\/p>\n
This revised rate reflects the government\u2019s efforts to realign the yield on savings schemes with the current interest rate environment and economic outlook.<\/p>\n
Financial analysts suggest that while the move could impact income-focused investors, especially retirees, it is part of a broader fiscal adjustment aimed at stabilizing public finances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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