Saturday, April 16, 2011

PUBLIC PROVIDENT FUND (P.P.F.)

Who can open a Public Provident Funds account:

  • An individual :
    • in his own name,
    • on behalf of a minor of whom he is a guardian,
    • a Hindu Undivided Family.

POST OFFICE TIME DEPOSITS

Post office Time deposit scheme is a type of fixed deposit account offered by Department of post, Government of India at all post office. This saving plan is best for those investors who want to deposit a lump sum for a fixed period. Investor gets a lump sum (principal + interest) at the maturity of the deposit, where rate of interest on investment depend on the term of deposit.

MONTHLY INCOME SCHEME (M.I.S.)

Who can open Monthly Income Scheme

  • A single adult or 2-3 adults jointly can open monthly income scheme in Indian post office.
  • More than one account can be opened subject to maximum deposit limits.

NATIONAL SAVINGS CERTIFICATES (N.S.C.)

Who can purchase NSC:

  • An adult in his own name or on behalf of a minor,
  • A minor,
  • A trust,
  • Two adults jointly,
  • Hindu Undivided Family.

RECURRING DEPOSIT (R.D.)

Who can open Recurring Deposit Accounts:

  • A single adult or two adults jointly,
  • A guardian on behalf of a minor or a person of unsound mind; or
  • A minor who has attained the age of ten year, in his own name.