New Delhi, June 30 -- The central government has kept the interest rates unchanged on various small savings schemes for the July-September quarter, according to an official notification from the Ministry of Finance on Monday.

The interest rates on small savings schemes are typically reviewed every quarter by the government.

For the Public Provident Fund (PPF), one of the most popular small savings schemes, the interest rate will continue to be 7.1 per cent.

This scheme is widely favoured due to its tax benefits and long-term savings potential.

The Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) will also maintain its interest rate at 8.2 per cent.

This scheme is specifically designed to provide financial security to senior citizens, offering hi...