Thinking about investment after retirement ?

Thinking about investment after retirement ?

As we know, interest from FD is not up to the mark. So, there are few Schemes or plans in which senior citizens can invest for better returns.

ParticularsSenior Citizens Savings SchemePradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana YojanaPost Office Monthly Income Scheme
Rate of Interest7.4%8.00%7.6%
Minimum investmentRs. 1,000Rs. 1.5 Lakhs for minimum pension of Rs. 1,000 per monthRs. 1,500
Maximum Investment15 Lakhs7.5 Lakhs for maximum pension of Rs. 5,000 per month4.5 Lakhs
Lock in Period5 yearsN.A.5 year
Eligible for Tax DeductionYesNoNo
Short Term EarningInterest AnnuallyMonthly PensionMonthly Interest

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