6 months of salary for emergency fund: Bengaluru CA lists 6 investments every woman should make for a secure financial futureBengaluru CA Meenal Goel emphasizes the importance of financial security for women by outlining 6 essential investment strategies. Establis...
06 Sep, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Can an NRI be a nominee for PPF, NSC or SCSS? Here’s what happens to the money after the account holder diesNRIs can now be nominees for India's small-savings schemes like PPF and NSC, a change from 2023. While they can receive proceeds, repatriat...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
EPF calculator: Basic pay Rs 50,000? In how many years can you build Rs 2.23 crore retirement corpus?The Employees Provident Fund serves as a robust mechanism for building long-term savings through consistent contributions and the magic of ...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Best short duration mutual funds to invest in August 2026According to the Sebi mandate, short duration funds can invest in debt instruments which have maturity between one and three years. That me...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
Rs 1.2 lakh/year vs Rs 10,000/month investment in PPF: Which option can help you make larger corpus in 15 years?Investing a lump sum each year in a Public Provident Fund (PPF) results in a significantly higher corpus than making monthly contributions....
26 Aug, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Should you close your PPF account after becoming an NRI? Here’s what to know about maturity, withdrawal, and tax rulesMoving abroad as an NRI? Your PPF account might not need immediate closure. Discover how your contribution, withdrawal, and maturity option...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Daughter vs father legal fight over Rs 8.13 lakh PPF money: Can a parent withdraw money from their child's PPF? Here's what court saidDaughter vs father legal fight over Rs 8.13 lakh PPF amount: In her complaint, she claimed that there were matrimonial disputes between her...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
PPF rules for NRIs: Can non-resident Indians open PPF account in India?A Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a long-term, small savings scheme offered by the government of India. The PPF offers an attractive interes...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
RBI policy: Will high-interest rate cycle return for FD investors as RBI holds repo rate amid rising inflation?RBI MPC repo rate: The Reserve Bank of India maintained its repo rate at 5.25 percent today. Inflation is nearing the upper tolerance band,...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
PPF interest rate for July-September 2026: Has government changed 7.1% rate? Here's what investors should knowPPF interest rate: The Finance Ministry has maintained the Public Provident Fund (PPF) interest rate at 7.10% for the July-September 2026 q...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.08 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
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
Public Provident Fund: Has the interest rate for July-September 2025 been revised?PPF offers tax benefits under Section 80C, with interest and maturity amounts being tax-free. Resident individuals can open a PPF account w...
07 Jul, 2025, 01.16 PM IST
PPF account maturing? Here’s what to doOn maturity, account holders have multiple options to decide the future course of action based on their financial goals. It is important to...
07 Apr, 2025, 06.30 AM IST
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
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
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