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...
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...
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...
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...
Can NRIs open a PPF Account? Know the rules, restrictions and closure optionsPremature withdrawals are permitted after five years of account opening, subject to specific conditions. Upon maturity, the funds are credi...
PPF account maturing? Here's what you should know
Latest PPF rules: Can NRI continue investing in Public Provident Fund account he opened when he was an Indian resident?Our panel of experts will answer questions related to any aspect of personal finance. If you have a query, mail it to us right away.
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...
PPF account: Nine important Public Provident Fund account rules and benefitsPPF: Here is a look at important rules you should know about the Public Provident Fund.
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...
Forgot to invest in your PPF a/c before April 5? Here’s what you should do nowAs per the PPF scheme rules, the interest on the PPF deposit is calculated every month on the balance available in the PPF account but is c...
How to withdraw PPF money from account in bank? Step-by-step guideIf you wish to withdraw money from PPF account either partially or in full, you need to submit Form C at the bank where the PPF account was...
This type of PPF account cannot be extendedThe government amended rules in 2005 where it disallowed certain entities to open Public Provident Fund (PPF) accounts. Earlier, these enti...
PPF alert! Two or more PPF accounts opened after this date cannot be mergedAn individual cannot have more than one Public Provident Fund (PPF) account, according to the rules. If you have opened two or more Public ...
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...
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.