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...
10 Nov, 2023, 11.33 AM IST
4 ways your PPF account can become irregularPublic Provident Fund (PPF): Here are four instances when a PPF account can become irregular.
31 Aug, 2023, 03.32 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
How to transfer funds from bank account without adding beneficiary to PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, PO savings accountThe Public Provident Fund and Sukanya Samriddhi are two prominent small savings schemes that must be maintained by making yearly minimum co...
06 Apr, 2023, 01.25 PM 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
Was PPF interest rate hiked for the January-March 2023 quarter?For the January-March 2023 quarter, the government increased the interest rates on a few small savings schemes by 20 bps to 110 bps.
12 Jan, 2023, 02.00 PM 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 open PPF account online with HDFC Bank?To open a PPF account, you no longer need to go to the post office or bank. This can also be done online. Various banks allow customers to ...
07 Dec, 2021, 10.14 AM IST
Can I split PPF investment money between my account and my minor son's account?Under the PPF Scheme, 2019, Rule-3 sets the limits on the number of accounts which an individual can open. The rule allows opening of one’s...
07 Dec, 2020, 12.46 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
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...
31 Dec, 2019, 11.43 AM 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
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
Your PPF account may become irregular: Here's howRegularising a PPF account is a long-drawn process, it is better to avoid seeing it go irregular.
04 Sep, 2018, 01.33 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
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