Can NRIs open a PPF Account? Know the rules, restrictions and closure optionsPremature withdrawals are permitted after five years of account opening, subject to specific conditions. Upon maturity, the funds are credi...
12 Jul, 2025, 02.23 PM IST
Public Provident Fund: Has the interest rate for July-September 2025 been revised?PPF offers tax benefits under Section 80C, with interest and maturity amounts being tax-free. Resident individuals can open a PPF account w...
07 Jul, 2025, 01.16 PM IST
Public Provident Fund (PPF): Was interest rate changed for April-June 2025 quarter?The Public Provident Fund (PPF) in India remains a popular long-term investment option with a 15-year lock-in period and EEE tax status. Th...
05 Apr, 2025, 01.31 PM IST
Can NRIs continue to operate their PPF accounts?NRIs navigating PPF accounts encounter restrictions and guidelines, from tax benefits to closure procedures. Understanding these rules is c...
26 Mar, 2024, 03.51 PM IST
Tax-saving investment: 7.1% interest in PPF or 8.25% returns in VPF; which is a better option to save tax this year?Tax-saving investment ideas FY23-24: PPF has been a go-to option for traditional investors to save tax while planning for retirement. Is th...
22 Mar, 2024, 08.31 PM IST
What is the PPF interest rate for July-September quarter of FY 2023-24The finance ministry made this announcement via a circular issued on June 30, 2023. The interest rates of schemes like the 1-and 2-year pos...
03 Jul, 2023, 02.18 PM IST
Why all fathers' must open a PPF account for their kidsOnce your kid has become an adult and the PPF account has completed its mandatory lock-in period of 15 years, he/she can decide whether to ...
17 Jun, 2023, 09.35 AM IST
What to do with PPF account after it completes 15 yearsPPF is one of the most preferred investment options due to its tax-exempt status. However, once the PPF account complete its 15 years, an a...
04 Apr, 2023, 11.48 AM IST
How to withdraw PPF money from account in bank? Step-by-step guideIf you wish to withdraw money from PPF account either partially or in full, you need to submit Form C at the bank where the PPF account was...
15 Mar, 2023, 05.54 PM IST
How to merge multiple PPF accountsThe Department of Posts issued a circular on October 18, 2021, giving details of the process of merging multiple PPF accounts into one sing...
19 Oct, 2021, 12.46 PM IST
2-5% TDS on small savings if ITR not filedTax experts say this will ensure that tax-free options such as the PPF and other Post Office schemes are not misused by non-filers.
05 Apr, 2021, 06.30 AM IST
Common application form issued for PPF, NSC and other small savings schemesIt must be recalled that the finance ministry had revised rules and introduced separate forms for each small savings scheme via a notificat...
16 Apr, 2020, 01.56 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
How to partially withdraw from your PPFOne is allowed to withdraw up to 50% of the PPF account balance after completion of five years from the end of the subscription year. Withd...
24 Dec, 2018, 06.30 AM IST
How to extend PPF account after it maturesAlthough Public Provident Fund has a lock-in period of 15 years you have the option to take a loan against it or make partial withdrawals d...
12 Oct, 2018, 12.17 PM IST
Small savings rate cut: Should you close your PPF account?The PPF rate is down and could dip further as interest rates are cut. If your account is about to complete 15 years, here’s what you should...
03 May, 2016, 04.06 PM IST
Why PPF is not an attractive investment option for NRIsFirstly as an NRI you cannot open PPF account. Secondly, if you live in US or UK, you will have to pay tax there on your PPF earnings.
02 Nov, 2011, 07.47 AM IST