SSY 8.2% Return: Turn ₹1,500/Month Into ₹8L+?

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana pays 8.2% interest yearly, guaranteed by the government. Investing just ₹1,500 a month for your daughter can grow into over ₹8 lakh by the time she turns 21 — fully tax-free.

Here's what happened: Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) currently offers 8.2% annual interest, one of the highest rates among government small savings schemes.. A monthly deposit of ₹1,500 (₹50/day) started at birth can compound to over ₹8 lakh when the account matures at age 21.. SSY contributions qualify for deduction under Section 80C up to ₹1.5 lakh per year, and maturity proceeds are fully tax-free..

What you should do: Open an SSY account at any post office or authorised public/private sector bank with your daughter's birth certificate and your KYC documents — minimum deposit is just ₹250.. Set a monthly auto-debit of ₹1,500 or more; you only need to deposit for 15 years, but the account earns interest until maturity at year 21.. Compare SSY with PPF and equity mutual funds annually — SSY is best for guaranteed, tax-free growth for a girl child; add SIPs if you want higher long-term returns alongside it..

You must deposit every year for only 15 years, but the account stays open and earns 8.2% interest for 6 more years — free compounding with zero extra contribution.

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