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Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Account

What is Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Account?

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana account is a government backed savings scheme for the benefit of the girl children's.

Who can open Sukanya Samriddhi Account?

It can be opened by the parents/guardian of a girl child below the age of 10.

How many account can be open under Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana?

Parents/guardian can open up to two such accounts for girl children's. If they have more than two girl children's, third account is not allowed.

What is the Lock-in period for Sukanya Samriddhi Account?

These accounts have Lock-in period of 21 years or until the girl child marries after the age of 18.

What is the return expected in Sukanya Samriddhi Account?

8.5% (Q4 FY 2018-19)

About Sukanya Samriddhi Account

Criteria Value
Interest 8-9% (Guaranteed)
Rate of Return (Appx) 8.5%
Lock-in period 18(Girl Age Upto) / 21 (Years)
Account Holder Girl Child only.
Account Opening Restriction Parents or legal guardian of a girl child is allowed to open two accounts for maximum two girls. One can open a third account in the name of a girl child in a scenario birth of twin girls, as a second birth, or if the first birth itself results into three girl children.
Maximum Account Opening Age 10
Risk Percentage Zero
Place of Purchase Bank / Post Office
Tax On Return Tax Free
Investment Mode One Time Investment / Installments
Loan Against Not Available
Minimum Investment (PA) ₹ 1000
Maximum Investment (PA) ₹ 1.5 lakhs
Tax Exemption (PA) ₹ 1.5 lakhs
Premature Withdrawal Partial withdrawal up to 50% of account balance can be claimed, once the account holder turns 18. In case of higher education and marriage.

Pros of Sukanya Samriddhi Account:

  • Minimum contribution of ₹ 1000 per year.
  • Contributions up to ₹ 1.5 lakh per annum are tax free.
  • Returns are guaranteed and more as compared to other investments like FD, PPF and Life Insurance.
  • 50% withdrawal is allowed when the account holder turns 18.

Cons of Sukanya Samriddhi Account:

  • The lock-in period is very high (21 years).
  • Returns lower as compared to market linked schemes like ELSS.
  • If the girls age is above 10 years can't open the account.
  • Up to 2 accounts allowed for the girl children's, third account is not allowed.

Sukanya Samriddhi Account Return

Invest ₹ 1000 Per Month. 8.5% Interest.

Years Invested Amount Maturity Amount
1 Years 12000 12559
3 Years 36000 41010
5 Years 60000 74565
10 Years 120000 187203
14 Years 168000 317491
21 Years 168000 565640

Invest ₹ 12500 Per Month. 8.5% Interest.

In 21 Years guaranteed returns will be more than ₹ 70.7 lakhs. Under 80C tax saving options, third highest returns possible after PPF will be Sukanya Samriddhi.

Years Invested Amount Maturity Amount
1 Years 150000 156987
3 Years 450000 512626
5 Years 750000 932065
10 Years 1500000 2340042
14 Years 2100000 3968640
21 Years 2100000 7070506


Returns on ₹ 1000 and ₹ 12500 Per Month

Years ₹ 1000 Invested ₹ 1000 Maturity ₹ 12500 Invested ₹ 12500 Maturity
1 Years 12000 12559 150000 156987
3 Years 36000 41010 450000 512626
5 Years 60000 74565 750000 932065
10 Years 120000 187203 1500000 2340042
14 Years 168000 317491 2100000 3968640
21 Years 168000 565640 2100000 7070506

Conclusion

Now you have the understanding of Sukanya Samriddhi Account. You can choose the best range of investment which will fit for you. You can leave the comments if you have any queries. Thank you so much for reading and have a great day.

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