Now open, manage RD, PPF accounts using Aadhaar biometric at Post OfficesThe Department of Posts has expanded Aadhaar-based e-KYC to include Recurring Deposit (RD) and Public Provident Fund (PPF) schemes, effecti...
09 Jul, 2025, 12.23 PM IST
Penalty for not depositing money in PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana by March 31 every FYA look at the minimum money that individual must deposit in Public Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) and National Pensio...
21 Feb, 2024, 11.37 AM IST
Tax-saving tips: 7 lesser-known investments, expenses eligible for tax breaksApart from popular tax deductions like 80C, 80D, 80G, there are lesser-known tax breaks. Here is a look at 7 such tax-saving options to cho...
18 Jan, 2024, 11.05 AM IST
How to add, change nominee in PPF accountIncase you want to add your wife's name or update it with another name, you can do so by filling out the required form, signing it, and sub...
11 Aug, 2023, 03.51 PM IST
Was PPF interest rate hiked for the January-March 2023 quarter?For the January-March 2023 quarter, the government increased the interest rates on a few small savings schemes by 20 bps to 110 bps.
12 Jan, 2023, 02.00 PM IST
Loan against PPF: How to take loan against Public Provident Fund accountPublic Provident Provident Fund (PPF) account holders can avail loan facility in case of cash crunch situation, if they meet the eligibilit...
26 Sep, 2022, 11.36 AM IST
What is the latest PPF interest rate?The government has not changed the interest rates on small savings schemes like the PPF. PPF interest income is totally tax-free.
18 Aug, 2022, 04.05 PM IST
SBI PPF account: How to open SBI PPF account online? Get Step by Step processOnce the application gets submitted, a reference number to the Form A will get generated. The reference number allotted will be valid for 3...
09 Dec, 2021, 12.59 PM IST
How to open PPF account online with HDFC Bank?To open a PPF account, you no longer need to go to the post office or bank. This can also be done online. Various banks allow customers to ...
07 Dec, 2021, 10.14 AM IST
7 lesser-known investments, expenditures eligible for tax breaksDid you know you that can claim tax deduction on stamp duty? Here are other tricks that can help you cut tax.
04 Mar, 2021, 03.15 PM IST
Why you should not take loan against PPF accountAs per new, revised rules, the interest rate on a PPF loan is charged at one percent per annum.
04 Jan, 2020, 02.58 PM IST
PPF scheme 2019: Loan against PPF account at 1% and other changes you need to knowThe government via a notification dated December 12, 2019, has replaced the PPF scheme 1968 with the PPF scheme 2019. Though major features...
31 Dec, 2019, 11.43 AM IST
India Post launches mobile banking facility for savings accountsAccording to the circular, the facility will be available from October 15 for all the post office savings account holders of the CBS post o...
15 Oct, 2019, 12.02 PM IST
ICICI Bank expects faster loan growth riding on instant loansThe bank has initially extended this facility for salaried customers having a steady cash flow into their accounts.
17 Apr, 2019, 03.02 PM IST
PPF withdrawal, loan, pre-mature closure rules: Here's a guideA subscriber is eligible to take a loan from PPF from the third financial year but this facility is available only till the end of the sixt...
31 Dec, 2018, 11.19 AM IST
Public Provident Fund: 15 lesser known but important rulesHere are some lesser-known facts about the Public Provident Fund that can help you make a more informed investment decision.
15 Oct, 2018, 03.11 PM IST
- Tax-saving fixed deposits good tool for investors
Five-year tax-saving fixed deposits are giving an effective post-tax yield of 12.4% per annum. Investors could consider it as a tax-saving ...
07 Feb, 2008, 12.00 AM IST