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National Savings Recurring Deposit Account

5-Year Post Office Recurring Deposit Account (RD)

Interest payable, Rates, Periodicity etc.	Minimum Amount for opening of account and maximum balance that can be retained
From 01.04.2020, interest rates are as follows:- 5.8 % per annum (quarterly compounded)	Minimum INR 100/- per month or any amount in multiples of INR 10/-. No maximum limit.
Salient features including Tax Rebate
Account may be opened by (i) a single adult (ii) Joint Account (Maximum 3 adults) (iii) Minor above 10 years of age (iv) A guardian on behalf of a minor/Person of unsound mind Account can be opened by cash / Cheque and in case of Cheque the date of deposit shall be date of clearance of Cheque Nomination facility is available at the time of opening and also after opening of account Premature closure is allowed after three years from the date of opening of the account and interest at the rate applicable from time to time to the Post Office Savings Account shall be payable on such premature closure of account Account can be transferred from one post office to another Any number of accounts can be opened in any post office Subsequent deposit can be made up to 15th day of next month if account is opened up to 15th of a calendar month and up to last working day of next month if account is opened between 16th day and last working day of a calendar month If subsequent deposit is not made up to the prescribed day, a default fee is charged for each default, default fee @ 1 Rs for every 100 rupee shall be charged. After 4 regular defaults, the account becomes discontinued and can be revived in two months but if the same is not revived within this period, no further deposit can be made *If in any RD account, there is monthly default amount , the depositor has to first pay the defaulted monthly deposit with default fee and then pay the current month deposit. This will be applicable for both CBS and non CBS There is rebate on advance deposit of at least 6 installments, Rs. 10 for 6 month and Rs. 40 for 12 months Rebate will be paid for denomination of Rs. 100 Minor after attaining majority has to apply for conversion of the account in his name One loan up to 50% of the balance allowed after one year. It may be repaid in one lumpsum along with interest at the prescribed rate at any time during the currency of the account Protected Savings Scheme is applicable for the account of denomination Rs 100/- Online Deposit facility is available through Intra Operable Netbanking/Mobile Banking Online Deposit facility is available through IPPB Saving Account Date of maturity will be 5 years after date of opening. Account can be extended for further 5 year by giving application at account office

National Savings Time Deposit Account

Post Office Time Deposit Account (TD)

Interest payable, Rates, Periodicity etc.	Minimum Amount for opening of account and maximum balance that can be retained
Interest payable annually but calculated quarterly.	Minimum INR 1000/- and in multiple of 100. No maximum limit.

Interest rates From 01.04.2020 to 30.06.2020

Period	Rate
1yr.A/c	5.5%
2yr.A/c	5.5%
3yr.A/c	5.5%
5yr.A/c	6.7%

Salient features including Tax Rebate
.Account may be opened by (i) a single adult (ii) Joint Account (Maximum 3 adults) (iii) Minor above 10 yearsof age (iv) A guardian on behalf of a minor/Person of unsound mind Account can be opened by cash /Cheque and in case of Cheque the date of realization of cheque in Govt. account shall be date of opening of account Nomination facility is available at the time of opening and also after opening of account Account can be transferred from one post office to another Any number of accounts can be opened in any post office Single account can be converted into Joint and Vice Versa Minor after attaining majority has to apply for conversion of the account in his name. TD account can be extended by giving an application in account office Interest shall be payable annually, No additional interest shall be payable on the amount of interest that has become due for payment but not withdrawn by the account holder The annual interest may be credited to the savings account of the account holder at his option Premature encashment not allowed before expiry of 6 month, If closed between 6 month to 12 month from date of Opening, Post Office Saving Accounts interest rate will be payable The investment under 5 Years TD qualifies for the benefit of Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 from 1.4.2007. Online Account Opening facility is available through Intra Operable Netbanking/Mobile Banking

National Savings Monthly Income Account

Post Office Monthly Income Scheme Account (MIS)

Interest payable, Rates, Periodicity etc.	Minimum Amount for opening of account and maximum balance that can be retained
From 01.04.2020, interest rates are as follows:- 6.6 % per annum payable monthly.	In multiples of INR 1000/- Maximum investment limit is INR 4.5 lakh in single account and INR 9 lakh in joint account An individual can invest maximum INR 4.5 lakh in MIS (including his share in joint accounts) For calculation of share of an individual in joint account, each joint holder have equal share in each joint account.
Salient features including Tax Rebate
Account may be opened by (i) a single adult (ii) Joint Account (Maximum 3 adults) (iii) Minor above 10 years of age (iv) A guardian on behalf of a minor/Person of unsound mind. Account can be opened by cash/Cheque and in case of Cheque the date of realization of Cheque in Govt. account shall be date of opening of account Nomination facility is available at the time of opening and also after opening of account Account can be transferred from one post office to another. Any number of accounts can be opened in any post office subject to maximum investment limit by adding balance in all accounts (Rs. 4.5 Lakh) Single account can be converted into Joint and Vice Versa Minor after attaining majority has to apply for conversion of the account in his name Maturity period is 5 years from 1.12.2011 Interest can be drawn through auto credit into savings account standing at same post office,orECS./In case of MIS accounts standing at CBS Post offices, monthly interest can be credited into savings account standing at any CBS Post offices Can be prematurely en-cashed after one year but before 3 years at the discount of 2% of the deposit and after 3 years at the discount of 1% of the deposit. (Discount means deduction from the deposit.) A bonus of 5% on principal amount is admissible on maturity in respect of MIS accounts opened on or after 8.12.07 and up to 30.11.2011. No bonus is payable on the deposits made on or after 1.12.2011 Interest shall be payable to the account holder on completion of a month from the date of deposit If the interest payable every month is not claimed by the account holder such interest shall not earn any additional interest.

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30 Oct 26

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CBIC Introduces Automatic GST Registration Cancellation, Substitutes Rule 20

29 Oct 26

CBIC Announces November 1, 2026 as Effective Date for Sections 153 to 155 of Finance Act, 2026

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GST Portal e-Invoice Services to Remain Temporarily Unavailable on 31st Oct and 1st Nov 2026

28 Oct 26

GSTAT Lucknow Holds Delayed Stock Entries Alone Can’t Justify Confiscation

CBIC Issues New GST Registration Guidelines to Facilitate Genuine Applicants U/S 168(1) of CGST Act

CBIC Clarifies GST Demand Rules: No Mechanical Fraud Allegations or Unreasoned Orders

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27 Oct 26

Phase II reorganisation of Keralam’s State GST department under way

ITAT Ahmedabad Deletes Penalty for Misreporting of Income Over PF and ESI Disallowance

Gujarat HC: GST Authorities Must Inform Taxpayers About Outstanding Audit Documents Within a Reasonable Time

26 Oct 26

PM Modi`s Rs 12 Lakh Tax Relief Remark Sparks Debate Over Taxpayers` Rights

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MCA Extends FY 2025-26 Annual Filing Deadlines: AOC-4 Due by 31st Dec 2026, MGT-7 by 31st Jan 2027

25 Oct 26

ITAT Patna Sets Aside Assessment, Directs Fresh Examination of Property Investment & Section 80C Deduction

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24 Oct 26

Bombay HC: Proportionate Rights Shares Not Taxable U/S 56(2)(x) Solely Due to Price Difference

Centre to Seek Public Comments on Revised GST Return Forms from November 1

ITAT Ahmedabad Condones 218-Day Delay, Remands Senior Citizen’s LTCG Case for Fresh Hearing

23 Oct 26

CBIC Appoints Common Adjudicating Authority for 7 Customs Notices Against Amway India

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Orissa HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity of Section 147A of IT Act

22 Oct 26

Thiruvananthapuram GSTAT Allows Cashew Exporter to Recover IGST Paid Twice Due to Clerical Errors in GST Returns

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GST Council Proposes Simpler Compliance Amid Heavy Tax Payments and ITC Challenges

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21 Oct 26

CBDT Notifies Form 173A for Tax Exemption Claims on Govt Securities Under Income Tax Act 2025

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TDS Challan for FY 2025-26 Valid for TY 2026-27 Under Cross-Year Utilisation Rules

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GSTAT Raipur Affirms Rs. 5.96 Lakh GST Penalty for Expired E-Way Bill Under Section 129

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18 Oct 26

Net Direct Tax Collections Rise 13.21% to Rs 13.38 Lakh Crore Till 14th Oct 2026

Tax Audit Extension Demand to 31st Oct 2026 Amid GST Relief and Court Rulings

17 Oct 26

ITAT Chennai Orders CIT(A) to Condone 315-Day Delay and Adjudicate Assessee’s Appeal on Merits

Delhi GSTAT Orders Builder to Pay Rs. 31.20 Lakh with Interest to 66 Homebuyers for Not Passing on ITC Benefits

ITAT Chennai Allows Additional Evidence in Case of Unexplained Cash Credits Under Sections 68 and 69

16 Oct 26

Govt Plans to Revise GST Inspection Rules to Reduce Unnecessary Checks on Goods Vehicles

Chennai ITAT Upholds Section 153C Jurisdiction Relying on Seized Material, Restores ?13.53 Cr Addition

India’s FY27 Net Direct Tax Collections Rise 13.21% to ?13.38 Lakh Crore as of Oct 14

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RBI Clarifies Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve Rules for Authorised Dealers

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31 Oct 26 Employees' Enrolment Campaign 2026 allows enployers to enrol left-out employees (who joined between 01.04.2009–31.03.2026) at a nominal ?100 damages, with employee share waived if not previously deducted — available even to establishments under inquiry.

31 Oct 26 Option to avail QRMP for Oct-Dec onwards.

31 Oct 26 Specified companies (receiving supplies from Micro & Small Enterprises, with outstanding dues exceeding 45 days) to file details of all outstanding dues to Micro or Small Enterprise suppliers, for Apr-Sep. Details of MSME vendors must be given even where payment was made within 45 days.

31 Oct 26 Furnishing of declaration u/s 80GG in respect of rent paid for residential accommodation, if the assessee is required to submit the ITR by 31 October.

31 Oct 26 Furnishing of particulars for claiming relief u/s 89, if the assessee is required to submit the ITR by 31 October.

31 Oct 26 Online application by a domestic company (other than one to whom transfer pricing provisions apply), for exercise of the option u/s 115BAA (22% tax).

31 Oct 26 Online application by a new manufacturing domestic company (other than one to whom transfer pricing provisions apply), filing the ITR for the first time, for exercise of the option u/s 115BAB (15% tax).

31 Oct 26 Online application by an individual/HUF carrying on business or profession, for exercise of the option u/s 115BAC(1), where the due date of the ITR is 31 October.

31 Oct 26 Online application by a resident co-operative society, for exercise of the option u/s 115BAD(1), where the due date of the ITR is 31 October.

31 Oct 26 Online application by a resident manufacturing co-operative society, for exercise of the option u/s 115BAE(1), where the due date of the ITR is 31 October.

31 Oct 26 Statement of foreign income offered for tax for the previous year, and of foreign tax deducted or paid on such income, if the due date of the ITR is 31 October.

31 Oct 26 Filing of income tax returns by companies, partnership firms etc. (audit applicable).

31 Oct 26 Filing of the report u/s 92E for international transactions and specified domestic transactions.

31 Oct 26 Filing of the Audit Report u/s 80JJAA(2) for additional employment, where the due date of the ITR is 30 November.

31 Oct 26 Filing of other Audit Reports, where the due date of the ITR is 30 November.

31 Oct 26 Quarterly TDS/TCS statements for Jul-Sep. Details of Form 121 (15G/15H) cases are also to be shown in Form 140. (TCS filing date has also been aligned with TDS.)

31 Oct 26 Deposit of TDS on Virtual Digital Assets u/s 393(1) [Table Sl. No.8(vi)] for September.

31 Oct 26 E-filing of information on declarations received in Form 97 (60), up to 30 September.

31 Oct 26 Statement of Financial Transactions by depositories, registrars and share transfer agents, reporting capital gains on transfer of listed securities or mutual fund units, for Apr-Sep.

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