Rs 1.2 lakh/year vs Rs 10,000/month investment in PPF: Which option can help you make larger corpus in 15 years?Investing a lump sum each year in a Public Provident Fund (PPF) results in a significantly higher corpus than making monthly contributions....
26 Aug, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Should you close your PPF account after becoming an NRI? Here’s what to know about maturity, withdrawal, and tax rulesMoving abroad as an NRI? Your PPF account might not need immediate closure. Discover how your contribution, withdrawal, and maturity option...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
PPF rules for NRIs: Can non-resident Indians open PPF account in India?A Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a long-term, small savings scheme offered by the government of India. The PPF offers an attractive interes...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
PPF interest rate for July-September 2026: Has government changed 7.1% rate? Here's what investors should knowPPF interest rate: The Finance Ministry has maintained the Public Provident Fund (PPF) interest rate at 7.10% for the July-September 2026 q...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
₹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
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
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
Latest PPF interest rate in 2025: What is the Public Provident Fund interest rate for January – March 2025?PPF interest rate in 2025: One of the popular schemes under small savings schemes is Public Provident Fund (PPF) which is a long-term savin...
02 Jan, 2025, 12.48 PM 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
Why all fathers' must open a PPF account for their kidsOnce your kid has become an adult and the PPF account has completed its mandatory lock-in period of 15 years, he/she can decide whether to ...
17 Jun, 2023, 09.35 AM 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
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...
11 May, 2022, 09.47 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
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
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
Why extending your PPF account makes senseOnce the account has been classified as "extended without any further contribution" you cannot make any fresh contribution for next five ye...
27 Apr, 2015, 11.47 AM IST