What is the interest rate offered for Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana?

The interest rate paid for Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is reviewed and revised by the government every quarter. As of the quarter October-December 2021, the interest rate for Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is 7.6% per annum. The interest is calculated on an annual basis and credited to the account at the end of each financial year. It is compounded annually and is tax-free. However, it is important to note that the interest rate is subject to change as per the government’s decision.

Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme : Interest Rate

PERIOD	RATE OF INTEREST (%)
03/12/2014 TO 31/03/2015	9.1
01/04/2015 TO 31/03/2016	9.2
01/04/2016 TO 30/09/2016	8.6
01/0/2016 TO 03/103/2017	8.5
01/04/2017 TO 30/06/2017	8.4
01/07/2017 TO 31/12/2017	8.3
01/01/2018 TO 30/09/2018	8.1
01/10/2018 TO 30/06/2019	8.5
01/07/2019 TO 31/03/2020	8.4
01/04/2020 TO 31/03/2023	7.6