Benefits of Kisan Vikas Patra
Guaranteed
returns
Regardless of the market fluctuations, you will get
the sum guaranteed. As this scheme was originally intended for the farming
community, the priority was to encourage them to save for rainy days.
Capital
protection
It is a safe mode of investment and not subject to
market risks. You will receive the investment and gains when the tenure ends.
Interest
The effective interest rate for Kisan Vikas patra
varies depending on the number of years invested in KVP at the time of purchase. The current interest
rate is 7.7% for the quarter 1 October 2018 to 31 December 2018 prior to which
the rate was 7.3%, compounded yearly. By compounding the interest, you will
receive more returns on your deposit.
Tenure
The maturity period for Kisan Vikas Patra is 118
months and you can avail the corpus then. The maturity proceeds of KVP will
continue to accrue interest till you withdraw the amount.
Taxation
It doesn’t come under the 80C deductions, and the
returns are completely taxable. However, Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is exempt
from withdrawals after the maturity period.
Rules
to premature withdrawal
You can withdraw the amount after 118 months. But the
lock-in period is 30 months. Encashing the scheme early is not allowed, unless
in the account holder’s demise or court order.
Ease
& affordability
KVP is available in denominations of Rs. 100, Rs. 500,
Rs. 1000, Rs. 5000, Rs. 10,000 and also Rs. 50,000 for investment. There is no
maximum limit. Please note that denominations of Rs. 50,000 are available only
at the head post office of a city.
Loan
against KVP certificate
You can use your KVP certificate as collateral or
security to avail secured loans. The interest rate is comparatively lesser for
such loans.
Nomination
facility
Collect a nomination form from the post office, and
fill up the required information of the nominee. If you are nominating a minor,
mention the date of birth.
KVP
certificate issuance
If payment is done through cash, they issue the KVP
Certificate on the spot. And for Cheque, Demand Draft or Money Order, you will
have to wait till the amount is cleared to the post office.
KVP
Identity Slip
This includes the Kisan Vikas Patra Certificate, the
KVP serial number, the amount, the
maturity date and the amount to be received on the date of maturity.
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