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What are the various small savings schemes?

JUST a decade ago, the most sought after investment option were small savings +schemes.

August 20, 2011 / 11:27 IST

JUST a decade ago, the most sought after investment option were small savings +schemes.

Though many investors have taken a liking to equities now, some allocation to safe fixed income investments helps to balance the portfolio.

Here are the popular small savings schemes you can include in your investment portfolio.

1. Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP)
The Kisan Vikas Patra or KVP was launched with an eye on the large potential in the rural areas. Investments in KVP double every 8 years and 7 months. The rate of interest is 8.41 per cent pa approximately.

first published: Sep 24, 2008 11:21 am

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