If you are also looking for a similar scheme, then today we are telling you about many such options. Through which better returns can be achieved even in old age.
Let us know about those great plans through which you can not only get good returns but also get tax exemption through these investments.
Senior Citizen Saving Scheme
This scheme has been specially designed by the government for people who are above 60 years of age. The main objective of starting this is to provide regular income to senior citizens even in old age. The good thing is that investment in this scheme can be started with only Rs 1000. Investors can invest up to a maximum of Rs 15 lakh if they wish. The maturity period in this scheme is of 5 years. On which interest is given at an interest rate of 8 percent. Not only this, the investment made in Senior Citizen Saving Scheme can also provide tax benefit up to Rs 1.5 lakh per year under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act.
Tax free bonds
Senior citizens can also earn good income by investing in tax free bonds. These bonds are issued by the subsidiaries of the government. In which investment is done without risk. After a certain time, you will get the return, which is completely tax free.
National Savings Certificate
Those who invest in this scheme get tremendous benefit of compounding interest. That means you will also get a good return on your investment and you can also save tax through this. In this, the interest rate has been increased to 7 percent. This can be a better investment option for senior citizens.
ELSS Scheme
ELSS, also known as Tax Saving Mutual Fund Scheme, is an equity based mutual fund. 20 percent of which is invested in the form of debt and the remaining 80 percent is invested in the stock market. Along with good returns, it can also prove to be a good option for tax saving. Under Section 80C of the Income Tax Department, tax saving of up to Rs 1.50 lakh can be done in this.
