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Small Savings Scheme Interest Rates: The government reviews the interest rates on small savings schemes such as PPF on a quarterly basis at present. Among other small savings schemes available today, the Time Deposit scheme comes in four maturity options, ranging from one to five years.

Bank Strike Dates: The All India Bank Employees Association said that UFBU has called for a two-day strike starting January 31 and a three-day strike starting March 11.

Bank Strike Dates: The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), which represents nine trade unions, said it will also hold a three-day strike from March 11-13.

Bharat Bandh January 2020: Banking and transport services were hit in some parts of the country on Wednesday as workers affiliated to trade unions protested against privatisation and the impact of economic slowdown on jobs.

All India Strike: The CITU also said that during the talks on January 2, Labour Minister assured that the government has been taking all steps for the welfare of the workers including legislations on labour codes.

Bank FD Rates 2020: India's largest banks by market value - SBI, HDFC Bank, PNB, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank - pay returns in the range of 3.50-7.35 per cent on fixed deposits up to Rs 2 crore.

These investment schemes - including the 15-Year Public Provident Fund account and the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme - offer interest rates to the tune of 4-8.6 per cent in the quarter ending March 31, according to a finance ministry statement. Opening of a post office account in any of these schemes requires minimum investment in the range of Rs 250-Rs 1,000. Compare post office interest rates here.

Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) Scheme: For the quarter ending March 31, the government last month retained the interest rates at existing levels.

Post Office Monthly Income Scheme: For the quarter ending March 31, the government retained the interest rates at existing levels in December.

15-Year Public Provident Fund (PPF) Account: For the quarter ending March 31, the government has retained the interest rates at existing levels.

Post Office Savings Account: For the quarter ending March 31, the government has retained the interest rates at existing levels.

Post Office Sukanya Samriddhi Account: For the quarter ending March 31, the government has retained the interest rates at existing levels.

Post Office Recurring Deposit Account: For the quarter ending March 31, the government last month retained the interest rates at existing levels.

Post Office Fixed Deposit Account: For the quarter ending March 31, the government last month retained the interest rates at existing levels.

National Savings Certificates (NSC): For the quarter ending March 31, the government has retained the interest rates at existing levels.