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Irregular PPF accounts: New rules from Oct 1, 2024 for regularisation of 3 types of irregular Public Provident Fund accountsOn August 21, 2024, the ministry released a circular that established the procedures for handling the regularization of unlawfully opened a...
To whom do the new Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS), PPF rules apply? Govt clarifiesThe Department of Posts came out with an detailed notification about senior citizen savings scheme (SCSS) and Public Provident Fund (PPF) f...
Post office schemes rules changed: Govt makes changes to PPF, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS), 5-year time depositOn November 7, 2023, the government released a notification that made numerous significant modifications to the popular SCSS, PPF, and 5-ye...
New PPF rule: Interest calculation on premature closure of PPF account changedThe Department of Post has made some changes in the premature closure rules of the Public Provident Fund (PPF) account. The Department made...
4 ways your PPF account can become irregularPublic Provident Fund (PPF): Here are four instances when a PPF account can become irregular.
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Can I split PPF investment money between my account and my minor son's account?Under the PPF Scheme, 2019, Rule-3 sets the limits on the number of accounts which an individual can open. The rule allows opening of one’s...
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...
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...
Your PPF account may become irregular: Here's howRegularising a PPF account is a long-drawn process, it is better to avoid seeing it go irregular.
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...
Why extending your PPF account makes senseOnce the account has been classified as "extended without any further contribution" you cannot make any fresh contribution for next five ye...
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.
- HUFs will have to leave PPF after 15 years
The move is aimed at checking misuse as several people were investing in PPF to earn 8% tax-free return as an individual as well as an HUF,...
- Investing in PPF? Take right steps
Investors need to rethink their strategy for investing in PPF with rising interest rates & a change in tax rules.