Post Office Term Deposit Vs Tax-Saver FDs: Interest rates compared - which one should you opt for?

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POTD vs bank tax-saving FDs: Every quarter, the government updates the interest rates of small savings schemes..

For the April-June 2024 period, the rates remain unchanged for all 10 schemes, including the 5-year Post Office Time Deposit (POTD)..

Additionally, many banks provide tax-saving benefits on 5-year fixed deposits...

As per an ET, heres how the 5-year Post Office Time Deposit (POTD) and tax-saving fixed deposits offered by major banks compare:..

Under Section 80C of the Income-tax Act of 1961, you can claim a tax deduction of up to Rs 1.5 lakh for investing in a 5-year Post Office Time Deposit...

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