MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Economic Affairs)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 5th June, 2026
F. No. 13/20/2014-NS. It is hereby notified that the deposits made under the Senior Citizens Welfare Fund, announced in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) Notification No. G.S.R. 322(E) dated 18th March, 2016, shall with effect from 1st April, 2025 to 31st March, 2026, bear interest at 6.85% (Six point eight five percent). This rate will be in force with effect from 1st April, 2025.
VYASAN R., Jt. Secy.
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