New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- NSC investments, hence, suit investors who aspire to invest in a scheme with a fixed tenure and government backing, while also allowing them to invest more than Rs.1.5 lakh.

The 5-year Post Office Time Deposit is yet another scheme with no maximum investment limit. Not only this, but it is specifically the five-year TD that qualifies for the Section 80C deduction; the one-, two- and three-year TDs do not receive this particular tax benefit. Keeping these important factors in mind, here are the salient features of the different small savings schemes, along with their investment limits, tax benefits, and tenures.

Note: For more details on features, tax benefits and investment limits, you can refer to the official Ind...