Kisan Vikas Patra vs FD: Investing wisely is just as important as earning, and there are a lot of options available in the market for all kinds of investors. Fixed Deposits (FDs) have been a popular option for people looking for risk-free investment options because of their guaranteed returns. But there’s a better plan out there, the Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP), which has more advantages and greater interest rates.
Kisan Vikas Patra vs. Fixed Deposit: Comparing the Returns
This is a brief overview of current interest rates compared with popular bank FD schemes.
- Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP): 7.50%
- Axis Bank FD: 7.10%
- State Bank of India FD (SBI FD): 7.00%
- HDFC Bank FD: 7.00%
- Bank of India FD (BOI FD): 6.75%
- Union Bank FD: 6.50%
It is evident that Kisan Vikas Patra provides better returns than the majority of fixed deposits offered by top banks.
Benefits of Kisan Vikas Patra
The government-backed Post Office scheme Kisan Vikas Patra has the following benefits:
- Greater Interest Rate: Compared to many FDs, KVP delivers superior returns with an interest rate of 7.5%.
- Transferable: The certificate can be moved from one post office to another or given to another individual.
- Joint Accounts: Investing can be done in either a single or joint account, which divides the financial load between the two parties.
- Lock-in term: The investment will not be touched for the full 2.5 years (30 months) of the scheme’s lock-in term.
- Eligibility: The minimum age for investing is 18 years, and accounts for minors can be managed by parents.
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