Govt retains small savings interest rates for June quarterInterest rates for small savings schemes will remain unchanged for the June quarter. This decision affects popular schemes like PPF and Suk...
30 Mar, 2026, 08.41 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
PPF deposit: You can earn this much extra tax free interest on PPF by depositing before April 5PPF Deposit to earn extra tax-free interest: Currently, PPF investments yield an interest rate of 7.1% per annum. The interest earned is ex...
04 Apr, 2025, 05.59 PM IST
How to open a PPF account: Eligibility, documents, processAny Indian resident can open a PPF account. Parents or legal guardians can also open a PPF account on behalf of a minor child. NRIs are not...
21 Oct, 2024, 06.30 AM IST
Latest PPF (Public Provident Fund) interest rate for July- September 2024 quarterLatest PPF interest rate: The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is widely favored as a savings option. The government has recently revealed the i...
02 Jul, 2024, 12.44 PM IST
Tax-saving investment: 7.1% interest in PPF or 8.25% returns in VPF; which is a better option to save tax this year?Tax-saving investment ideas FY23-24: PPF has been a go-to option for traditional investors to save tax while planning for retirement. Is th...
22 Mar, 2024, 08.31 PM IST
Latest PPF interest rate: Was Public Provident Fund rate hiked for April-June 2024 quarter?Latest PPF interest rate: The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is one of the most popular savings instruments. Note that only one PPF account ca...
12 Mar, 2024, 11.26 AM IST
How to open ICICI Bank PPF account online? Get Step by Step processThe PPF due to the benefits of tax savings, returns, and safety, the program has now become one of the most popular long-term savings schem...
11 Jan, 2024, 12.05 PM IST
Confused between PPF and ELSS mutual funds? Here are 5 factors to considerWhile the government declares the fixed interest rate offered to all PPF investors at the beginning of each financial quarter, ELSS funds a...
17 Apr, 2023, 04.49 PM IST
Was PPF interest rate hiked for Apr-June 2023 quarter? Latest Public Provident Fund rateFor the quarter from April to June 2023, the government has increased interest rates on a number of small savings schemes by up to 70 basis...
03 Apr, 2023, 01.05 PM IST
Was PPF interest rate hiked for the October-December 2022 quarter?The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is part of the small saving schemes' bucket of investment products. According to a circular issued by the F...
07 Oct, 2022, 11.43 AM IST
PPF scheme: Here are 10 things you should knowPublic Provident Fund, commonly known as PPF, is a fixed income investment product that is used for tax-saving purposes by individuals. Tho...
19 Apr, 2022, 09.36 AM IST
PPF withdrawal, loan, pre-mature closure rules: Here's a guideA subscriber is eligible to take a loan from PPF from the third financial year but this facility is available only till the end of the sixt...
31 Dec, 2018, 11.19 AM IST
Where should you invest: PPF, NSC, Sukanya Samriddhi or Senior Citizens' Saving Scheme?Investors shouldn't blindly invest in small savings schemes. Each instrument has specific features. Here are pros & cons of some of the mos...
20 Sep, 2018, 12.14 PM IST
How to revive a discontinued PPF accountIn case a PPF account holder fails to contribute the minimum amount in any financial year, the account is treated as discontinued.
26 Jul, 2018, 09.00 AM IST
7 long-term investment options that can help meet short-term money needsSome flexi-features of long-term instruments can help meet short-term needs. Here is a look at few of the available options.
05 Jun, 2018, 12.46 PM 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