{
  "id": 8673497,
  "title": "Rs. 1 Lac in National Savings Can Earn 200% Profit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/rs-1-lac-in-national-savings-can-earn-200-profit",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-20T10:58:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/20/rs-1-lac-in-national-savings-can-earn-200-profit/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indian government recently adjusted profit rates for popular National Savings schemes, effective September 2026. Among these, Defence Savings Certificates now offer a staggering 200 percent return on investment after a decade. For every Rs. 100,000 invested, a maturity value of Rs. 300,000 awaits at the 10-year mark.\n\nUnder the revised schedule, these certificates maintain a 10-year maturity period. After the first year, the investment grows to Rs. 110,000, and this pattern of doubling continues. By year two, the amount reaches Rs. 121,000; three years see Rs. 133,000, four years result in Rs. 147,000, and five years yield Rs. 163,000.\n\nThe growth accelerates further: six years bring Rs. 182,000, followed by Rs. 204,000 at seven years, Rs. 230,000 at eight years, and Rs. 262,000 at nine years. At the end of the 10-year tenure, the initial Rs. 100,000 investment blossoms into Rs. 300,000.\n\nIn addition to Defence Savings Certificates, Behod Savings Certificates also see a revised profit rate as part of the updated National Savings returns. These changes come into effect from September 2026, reflecting the government's updated profit schedule for National Savings schemes.",
  "summary": "The federal government has revised profit rates for major National Savings schemes from September 2026, with Defence Savings Certificates offering … Read More The post Rs. 1 Lac in National Savings Can Earn 200% Profit appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}