₹50 lakh to ₹1.4 crore: How extending your PPF can add lakhs to your corpus and who should do itPPF maturity presents a choice: withdraw or extend for continued tax-free compounding. While government backing and tax benefits remain att...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Will FD interest rates increase as RBI holds repo rate?Despite the RBI keeping the repo rate unchanged, several factors suggest banks may increase fixed deposit rates soon. Rising inflation, a h...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Planning early retirement at 50 with a Rs 12.5 crore corpus? Expert explains how to generate Rs 2 lakh monthly incomeAn investor planning early retirement at 50 with a Rs 12.5 crore corpus seeks expert advice on generating Rs 2 lakh monthly income. The exp...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Bengaluru CA used to earn Rs 13.5 LPA at 22. But she made one financial mistake for 3 years. She shares her hard-earned lesson at 30A Bengaluru Chartered Accountant, Meenal Goel, realized her biggest financial mistake was letting her savings sit idle for years. Despite a...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana calculator: Can you build Rs 50 lakh corpus in SSY by investing Rs 50,000/year?Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) offers a compelling investment avenue for girl children, currently providing an 8.2% annual interest rate. P...
30 May, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Can Rs 2 crore retirement corpus generate Rs 2 lakh monthly income for 20 years after retirement?Planning your retirement corpus is crucial. A Rs 2 crore fund may not last 20 years with high withdrawals. Experts suggest a bucket strateg...
25 May, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
₹50L, ₹75L or ₹1Cr: What is the maximum corpus you can build through the Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme? The answer might surprise youSukanya Samriddhi Yojana provides a powerful way to save for a girl child's education. This government-backed scheme offers high interest r...
21 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Is tax-exempt income in India also exempt in the US for NRI?ET Wealth Reader's Query: If an income is tax-exempt in India, is it also exempt in the US for an NRI? For instance, interest on NRE accoun...
19 May, 2026, 12.16 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 retirement corpus calculator: How much tax-free wealth can Rs 1.50 lakh yearly investment in PPF generate in 20 years?Investing Rs 1.5 lakh annually in Public Provident Fund for 20 years can yield a tax-free retirement corpus exceeding Rs 66 lakh. This popu...
06 May, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Planning a Rs 1 crore corpus in 10 years? Here’s how to optimise your mutual fund portfolioBuilding long-term wealth through mutual funds requires a prudent mix of asset allocation, disciplined investing, and regular portfolio rev...
20 Apr, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
PPF interest rate 2026: Has Public Provident Fund interest rate increased for April-June 2026 quarter?Public Provident Fund interest rate: The Finance Ministry confirmed that rates for small savings schemes will continue from the previous qu...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
PPF, SSY deposit: How much extra tax-free interest can you earn by depositing in PPF before April 5?Even under the new tax regime, investing the maximum in PPF and SSY remains beneficial as both maturity and interest are tax-exempt. Deposi...
04 Apr, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Have interest rates on PPF, NSC, SCSS and other small savings schemes changed for April-June 2026 quarter? Check 5-year rate listInterest rates for small savings schemes like PPF and NSC remain unchanged for the April-June 2026 quarter. Deposits under Sukanya Samriddh...
31 Mar, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Govt retains small savings interest rates for June quarterInterest rates for small savings schemes will remain unchanged for the June quarter. This decision affects popular schemes like PPF and Suk...
30 Mar, 2026, 08.41 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
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