PPF interest rate 2026: Has Public Provident Fund interest rate increased for April-June 2026 quarter?Public Provident Fund interest rate: The Finance Ministry confirmed that rates for small savings schemes will continue from the previous qu...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Think your NPS saving is enough for retirement? Watch out for this common mistake that could derail your financial plansMany investors overlook their National Pension System, assuming retirement plans are on track. However, a 'set and forget' approach can lea...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
From Rs 15 lakh corpus in MF, how much tax-free SWP can I have?I am a retiree with a corpus of Rs 15 lakh in a mutual fund, earmarked for my daughter in Class 10. If I start a Systematic Withdrawal Plan...
27 Mar, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
March 31, 2026 deadline: Don’t forget to make these minimum deposits in PPF, SSY, NPS to keep your accounts activeSubscribers of PPF, SSY, and NPS schemes must complete all financial year-end compliances and investments by March 31. To avoid account ina...
09 Mar, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Now open, manage RD, PPF accounts using Aadhaar biometric at Post OfficesThe Department of Posts has expanded Aadhaar-based e-KYC to include Recurring Deposit (RD) and Public Provident Fund (PPF) schemes, effecti...
09 Jul, 2025, 12.23 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
Tax-saving investment: 7.1% interest in PPF or 8.25% returns in VPF; which is a better option to save tax this year?Tax-saving investment ideas FY23-24: PPF has been a go-to option for traditional investors to save tax while planning for retirement. Is th...
22 Mar, 2024, 08.31 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
PPF or Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: Where should you invest?Only parents of a girl under the age of 10 years can open an SSY account. There is no such restriction for a PPF account.
22 May, 2023, 06.30 AM IST
How to withdraw PPF money from account in bank? Step-by-step guideIf you wish to withdraw money from PPF account either partially or in full, you need to submit Form C at the bank where the PPF account was...
15 Mar, 2023, 05.54 PM IST
How to merge multiple PPF accountsThe Department of Posts issued a circular on October 18, 2021, giving details of the process of merging multiple PPF accounts into one sing...
19 Oct, 2021, 12.46 PM 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
Common application form issued for PPF, NSC and other small savings schemesIt must be recalled that the finance ministry had revised rules and introduced separate forms for each small savings scheme via a notificat...
16 Apr, 2020, 01.56 PM IST
How to partially withdraw from your PPFOne is allowed to withdraw up to 50% of the PPF account balance after completion of five years from the end of the subscription year. Withd...
24 Dec, 2018, 06.30 AM IST
How to prematurely close PPF accountThe new PPF rules issued by the Ministry of Finance allow premature closure of the PPF account of a subscriber only in case of certain spec...
12 Sep, 2016, 06.30 AM IST
Why PPF is not an attractive investment option for NRIsFirstly as an NRI you cannot open PPF account. Secondly, if you live in US or UK, you will have to pay tax there on your PPF earnings.
02 Nov, 2011, 07.47 AM IST