₹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
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Rajeev Thakkar of PPFAS MF explains when to hold, when to exit, and why most investors get it wrongPPFAS CIO Rajiv Thakkar said successful investing depends more on patience than frequent trading. He advised avoiding unnecessary selling, ...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Planning early retirement at 50 with a Rs 12.5 crore corpus? Expert explains how to generate Rs 2 lakh monthly incomeAn investor planning early retirement at 50 with a Rs 12.5 crore corpus seeks expert advice on generating Rs 2 lakh monthly income. The exp...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Bengaluru CA used to earn Rs 13.5 LPA at 22. But she made one financial mistake for 3 years. She shares her hard-earned lesson at 30A Bengaluru Chartered Accountant, Meenal Goel, realized her biggest financial mistake was letting her savings sit idle for years. Despite a...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
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...
30 May, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Rs 1.54 crore retirement corpus from PPF investment: How starting PPF investment at 30 can help you build large fundInvesting Rs 1.5 lakh annually in a Public Provident Fund from age 30 can build a tax-free retirement corpus of Rs 1.54 crore by age 60. Th...
28 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
₹50L, ₹75L or ₹1Cr: What is the maximum corpus you can build through the Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme? The answer might surprise youSukanya Samriddhi Yojana provides a powerful way to save for a girl child's education. This government-backed scheme offers high interest r...
21 May, 2026, 06.30 AM 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
PPF retirement corpus calculator: How much tax-free wealth can Rs 1.50 lakh yearly investment in PPF generate in 20 years?Investing Rs 1.5 lakh annually in Public Provident Fund for 20 years can yield a tax-free retirement corpus exceeding Rs 66 lakh. This popu...
06 May, 2026, 01.15 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
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
PPF taxation: Why the Public Provident Fund is a safe option to save tax; 5 things to knowTax-saving investments: PPF offers tax exemptions at the time of investment, accrual, and withdrawal. It has a current interest rate of 7.1...
17 Jan, 2024, 04.09 PM IST
Want a safe option to save tax and fund your retirement? Invest in PPFSince the Public Provident Fund (PPF) has a long tenure of 15 years, the impact of compounding is huge, especially in the later years. Inve...
04 Mar, 2022, 11.46 AM IST
Investing for daughter: Should you opt for Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana or PPF?The interest rate offered is usually higher in case of SSY. On the other hand, PPF allows one to earn tax-free interest without any constra...
08 Jul, 2021, 11.36 AM IST
Why you should not take loan against PPF accountAs per new, revised rules, the interest rate on a PPF loan is charged at one percent per annum.
04 Jan, 2020, 02.58 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
Why PPF continues to be a hassle-free investment plan for conservative investorsPPF has been a favourite investment plan with tax savers for some time now. Interest rate on PPF for this fiscal stands at 8.7%.
20 May, 2015, 12.12 PM IST