Have interest rates on PPF, NSC, SCSS and other small savings schemes changed for April-June 2026 quarter? Check 5-year rate listInterest rates for small savings schemes like PPF and NSC remain unchanged for the April-June 2026 quarter. Deposits under Sukanya Samriddh...
31 Mar, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Will your PPF investments continue to earn 7.1% interest this quarter? Here’s what the government has decidedThe government has maintained the Public Provident Fund (PPF) interest rate at 7.1% for the October-December 2025 quarter. This small savin...
03 Oct, 2025, 05.30 PM IST
Can NRIs open a PPF Account? Know the rules, restrictions and closure optionsPremature withdrawals are permitted after five years of account opening, subject to specific conditions. Upon maturity, the funds are credi...
12 Jul, 2025, 02.23 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
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
Public Provident Fund (PPF): Was interest rate changed for April-June 2025 quarter?The Public Provident Fund (PPF) in India remains a popular long-term investment option with a 15-year lock-in period and EEE tax status. Th...
05 Apr, 2025, 01.31 PM 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
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
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
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
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