Bengaluru housing problem: 28-year-old asks if paying Rs 65K home EMI makes more sense than Rs 44K rent? Internet explains the mathA 28-year-old Bengaluru software engineer earning around Rs 70 lakh per year has sparked a debate online after asking whether it makes more...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Higher take-home salary or bigger retirement corpus? How the proposed EPF change could affect your futureA government proposal may allow employees to voluntarily reduce their EPF contributions. This change could increase immediate take-home sal...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Is your employer delaying deposit into your NPS? Know how it can impact youGovernment departments must remit employee NPS contributions promptly to PFRDA. Delays in crediting NPS contributions will incur interest c...
17 Jul, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Can banks increase FD interest rates as inflation crosses RBI’s target of 4%?Rising inflation has crossed the Reserve Bank of India's target, signaling potential repo rate hikes. Higher inflation and increased credit...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
ITR filing 2026: Rs 15 lakh, Rs 20 lakh, and Rs 25 lakh salary; how much tax you could pay under new vs old tax regime?Salaried employees face a crucial tax decision between old and new regimes. The new tax regime offers lower tax liability across various in...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Do you lose your interest and deposit if you have multiple PPF accounts? Here's what the rules sayDiscovering you have two Public Provident Fund accounts can be a common oversight, but it's crucial to address. Indian regulations strictly...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Investing for your child's future through PPF? Here's what every parent should know before opening a PPF accountParents can open a Public Provident Fund (PPF) account for their minor children to secure their future, benefiting from compounding over th...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Can central government employees get 3% or 4% DA hike in July 2026? Latest AICPI data reveals thisLabour Bureau reading for DA hike: The latest AICPI-IW data for May 2026 indicates that central government employees are likely to receive ...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Rs 1.54 crore retirement corpus through PPF: How many years will it take if you invest Rs 1.5 lakh a year?PPF calculator: Aspiring to build a substantial retirement fund? The Public Provident Fund (PPF) offers a compelling avenue for low-risk in...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Rs 1.54 crore retirement corpus from PPF investment: How starting PPF investment at 30 can help you build large fundInvesting Rs 1.5 lakh annually in a Public Provident Fund from age 30 can build a tax-free retirement corpus of Rs 1.54 crore by age 60. Th...
28 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
How can you make Rs 1 crore retirement corpus from PPF investment?The PPF maturity period is 15 years, after which, you can continue your PPF account with or without contributions. PPF provides a 7.1% inte...
13 May, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
PPF deposit: You can earn this much extra tax free interest on PPF by depositing before April 5PPF Deposit to earn extra tax-free interest: Currently, PPF investments yield an interest rate of 7.1% per annum. The interest earned is ex...
04 Apr, 2025, 05.59 PM IST
Latest PPF interest rate in 2025: What is the Public Provident Fund interest rate for January – March 2025?PPF interest rate in 2025: One of the popular schemes under small savings schemes is Public Provident Fund (PPF) which is a long-term savin...
02 Jan, 2025, 12.48 PM IST
Latest PPF (Public Provident Fund) interest rate for July- September 2024 quarterLatest PPF interest rate: The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is widely favored as a savings option. The government has recently revealed the i...
02 Jul, 2024, 12.44 PM IST
Not making PPF investment before April 5 can cost this much in interestPPF deposit before April 5: Investing in PPF account before April 5 can earn the PPF account holder more interest. Making lumpsum investmen...
05 Apr, 2024, 01.05 PM IST
Was PPF interest rate hiked for the October-December 2022 quarter?The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is part of the small saving schemes' bucket of investment products. According to a circular issued by the F...
07 Oct, 2022, 11.43 AM IST
Investing in PPF? Here's why you should do it before 5th of the monthAccording to PPF Rules, the interest on PPF deposits is calculated on the minimum balance between the fifth and at the end of the month.
03 Apr, 2019, 10.37 AM IST