PPF, SCSS and NSC have outperformed equity in last 2 years, but should you write off equities?Small savings schemes vs Nifty indices: While equities have shown muted returns recently, small savings schemes have offered stable returns...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
₹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
Best tax saving mutual funds or ELSS to invest in June 2026Taxpayers can save income tax up to Rs 1.5 lakh annually by investing in Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS). These tax-saving mutual fund...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Rajeev Thakkar of PPFAS MF explains when to hold, when to exit, and why most investors get it wrongPPFAS CIO Rajiv Thakkar said successful investing depends more on patience than frequent trading. He advised avoiding unnecessary selling, ...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.10 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
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
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
₹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
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
Best tax saving mutual funds or ELSS to invest in May 2026Taxpayers can save income tax up to Rs 1.5 lakh annually by investing in Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS). These tax-saving mutual fund...
11 May, 2026, 09.39 AM 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
Have Rs 4 lakh to invest? Here’s how to balance mutual fund SIP and lumpsumInvestors face a choice between SIPs and lumpsum investments for wealth growth. Experts suggest a balanced approach, continuing SIPs for di...
25 Apr, 2026, 11.20 AM 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
Mutual fund SIPs not enough for Rs 3 crore goal in 12 years? Here’s how to bridge the gapPlanning for long-term financial goals through mutual funds requires not just consistency, but the right asset allocation and regular portf...
16 Apr, 2026, 02.03 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
From Rs 15 lakh corpus in MF, how much tax-free SWP can I have?I am a retiree with a corpus of Rs 15 lakh in a mutual fund, earmarked for my daughter in Class 10. If I start a Systematic Withdrawal Plan...
27 Mar, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
NPS vs PPF investment: Where should you invest to save for your retirement?If your retirement goal requires much higher contribution, then you can use PPF for the fixed income part of the portfolio and NPS for mark...
04 Mar, 2022, 01.28 PM IST