5 Small Investment Schemes to Beat Inflation

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Nisha Dubey

Sometimes, saving money is just not enough.

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It is considered wise to invest your savings which will guarantee a good return.

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Here are some small investment schemes to beat the inflation.

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National Savings Certificate (NSC): The return rate is 7.7 per cent on the money deposited in the NSC account. The lock-in period of the scheme is 5 years.

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National Savings Certificate (NSC): The return rate is 7.7 per cent on the money deposited in the NSC account. The lock-in period of the scheme is 5 years.

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5 Small Investment Schemes to Beat Inflation

Sometimes, saving money is just not enough.

It is considered wise to invest your savings which will guarantee a good return.

Here are some small investment schemes to beat the inflation.

National Savings Certificate (NSC): The return rate is 7.7 per cent on the money deposited in the NSC account. The lock-in period of the scheme is 5 years.

National Savings Certificate (NSC): The return rate is 7.7 per cent on the money deposited in the NSC account. The lock-in period of the scheme is 5 years.

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