New Delhi, July 6 -- The Finance Ministry has retained the interest rate on Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) at 7.5% for the July-September quarter of FY2026-27, keeping the return on the popular small savings scheme unchanged for yet another quarter.

The interest rates for KVP and other small savings schemes for the second quarter of the current financial year were notified by the ministry on 30 June 2026.

The government had also left the KVP interest rate unchanged at 7.5% for the April-June quarter. The rate has remained unchanged since 1 April 2023, providing investors with a stable return despite changing interest rate conditions.

Kisan Vikas Patra continues to be a preferred investment option for conservative savers looking for assured re...