Comparison of interest rates on tax saving debt investmentsDo keep in mind that these tax-saving investment options will be relevant to you only if you continue with the old tax regime in the curren...
03 Mar, 2022, 05.29 PM IST
Is VPF a good choice for retirement saving?VPF is a voluntary increase in the contribution towards PF, with no matching contribution from the employer. Since the amount is deducted e...
21 Dec, 2021, 10.24 AM IST
Tax optimiser: Kapoor can cut tax outgo via Rs 2.5 lakh tax-free limit of VPFThis taxpayer needs to rejig his investments. He puts Rs 1.5 lakh a year in the PPF. Instead, he should utilise the tax-free limit of the V...
15 Mar, 2021, 09.38 AM IST
Tax on PF interest: Should you stop investing in VPF? How bank FDs, RBI bonds, NPS compareMany contributors to VPF are now exploring other options that can give them higher returns. Almost 74% of respondents to our survey say the...
02 Mar, 2021, 09.55 AM IST
Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF) vs Public Provident Fund (PPF) - Which suits you better?Both VPF and PPF carry sovereign guarantee and hence, there is no difference when it comes to risk. Both are considered to be safe fixed in...
15 Feb, 2021, 11.38 AM IST
Tax on EPF interest will not impact these salaried peopleIf your current basic salary is up to Rs 1,73,611 per month and you are not contributing to VPF then you do not need to worry about the tax...
05 Feb, 2021, 06.07 PM IST
VPF sweetest fixed income investment option despite B stingIf you want to invest more, the VPF is your best bet. In the 30% tax bracket, it would still give 5.85% returns, which is higher than what ...
05 Feb, 2021, 06.07 PM IST
Voluntary provident fund: Investing, contribution, interest rate and other things to knowIf you are planning to invest in the Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF), here are the answers of the some the commonly asked questions about it.
28 May, 2020, 09.42 AM IST
What is Voluntary Provident Fund?You should not ignore the fact that VPF comes with withdrawal restrictions and full withdrawal is possible only at the time of retirement.
26 May, 2020, 10.40 AM IST
6 fixed income investments to help you save tax under section 80CLong-term debt investments should form a part of every investor's portfolio to maintain stability. However, investors should know that most...
06 Jan, 2020, 04.08 PM IST
Should I go with VPF or debt funds to save for my daughter’s education over the next 10 years?Debt funds invest across bonds of different maturities. On the other hand, the VPF offers guaranteed returns and contributions are eligible...
26 Aug, 2019, 12.17 PM IST
Should you hike VPF contribution?In addition to their normal contribution to EPF, employees can benefit from this higher interest rate by voluntarily contributing more – i....
22 Feb, 2019, 08.13 AM IST
Should I stop VPF and invest in mutual funds?If you have any mutual fund queries, message on ET Mutual Funds on Facebook. We will get it answered by our panel of experts.
18 Nov, 2017, 01.39 PM IST
Should I stop my VPF and invest in mutual funds?If you have any mutual fund queries, message on ET Mutual Funds on Facebook. We will get it answered by our panel of experts.
21 Jul, 2017, 11.57 AM IST
Ventureast appoints Helion's Sundararajan as partnerSundararajan has been involved with companies such as BigBasket, ID Fresh, Rapid Value, Whatfix, PipeMonk, CubeIT, MOEngage, CrownIT, among...
10 Apr, 2017, 01.59 PM IST
Should an employee opt for a VPF as returns on other fixed-income instruments fall?These days, when interest rates in general are on their way down while the rate on EPF is still towering high, employees may consider incre...
03 Sep, 2016, 10.54 AM IST
Section 80C basket may get skewed in favour of EPF, say expertsSome experts say investors can look at calibrating their Section 80C savings towards the Voluntary Provident Fund rather than PPF that curr...
03 May, 2016, 11.05 AM IST