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
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 interest rate: What is the Public Provident Fund interest rate for the October-December 2024 quarter?Latest PPF interest rate: The government revises the interest rates of all small savings schemes every quarter. Some popular post office sc...
01 Oct, 2024, 11.53 AM IST
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...
11 Nov, 2023, 12.26 PM IST
Canara Bank customers can make PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana contributions via NEFT from any bankCanara Bank customers can now credit their Public Provident Fund and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana accounts maintained at Canara Bank with this ...
07 Nov, 2023, 11.43 AM IST
How to extend PPF account after it matures; three options to considerPPF account matures after 15-year lock-in term. But what about once it reaches maturity? What choices are available to you if you wish to k...
19 Aug, 2023, 04.09 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
What is the current PPF interest rate?The interest rates will be revised at the end of this month, as is customary to revise every three months. Interest rate for PPF was last r...
23 Dec, 2022, 03.37 PM IST
How to deal with your PPF account on maturityYou can get the maturity proceeds transferred to your savings account by submitting an application to the bank or post office in the prescr...
30 Oct, 2020, 05.27 PM IST
What is the maximum age limit to open a PPF account?The lock-in period for PPF account holder remains at 15 years irrespective of the age at which you open the account. On maturity, the accou...
02 Dec, 2019, 10.55 AM IST
Public Provident Fund: 15 lesser known but important rulesHere are some lesser-known facts about the Public Provident Fund that can help you make a more informed investment decision.
15 Oct, 2018, 03.11 PM 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
Things you should know when your PPF maturesCompletion of 15 years of the account takes place from 1 April of the year following the date of opening of the account.
16 Jul, 2018, 06.30 AM 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 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...
27 Apr, 2015, 11.47 AM 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