National Savings Certificate (NSC)
NSC is a government-backed savings instrument that offers guaranteed returns. The interest is compounded annually and reinvested, giving you compound growth.
NSC Features
- Tenure: 5 years (fixed)
- Interest Rate: 7.7% (compounded yearly)
- Tax Benefit: Section 80C deduction up to ₹1.5 lakh
- Risk: Sovereign guarantee (zero risk)