Irregular PPF accounts: New rules from Oct 1, 2024 for regularisation of 3 types of irregular Public Provident Fund accountsOn August 21, 2024, the ministry released a circular that established the procedures for handling the regularization of unlawfully opened a...
07 Sep, 2024, 03.56 PM IST
Latest PPF interest rate: What is the Public Provident Fund interest rate?Latest PPF interest rate: The Public Provident Fund is highly favored for its long-term guaranteed earnings and tax benefits. By allocating...
07 Sep, 2024, 03.51 PM IST
Six new rules for PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, other small savings schemes with effect from October 1, 2024Small savings rules: The Ministry of Finance is responsible for overseeing small savings accounts. Any unusual accounts must be sent to thi...
25 Aug, 2024, 01.45 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
Can NRIs continue to operate their PPF accounts?NRIs navigating PPF accounts encounter restrictions and guidelines, from tax benefits to closure procedures. Understanding these rules is c...
26 Mar, 2024, 03.51 PM IST
Latest PPF interest rate: Was Public Provident Fund rate hiked for April-June 2024 quarter?Latest PPF interest rate: The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is one of the most popular savings instruments. Note that only one PPF account ca...
12 Mar, 2024, 11.26 AM IST
Tax tweaks Budget 2023 should propose to pull more funds from NRIsNRIs remit funds to India for various reasons which may include the upkeep of their dependents staying in India, the continuation of their ...
09 Jan, 2023, 04.38 PM IST
Was PPF interest rate hiked for the October-December 2022 quarter?The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is part of the small saving schemes' bucket of investment products. According to a circular issued by the F...
07 Oct, 2022, 11.43 AM IST
How US NRI can invest in India via mutual funds?First, the couple will need to get their KYC (physical) done if they have not got it done already or have not updated their NRI status in i...
19 Jul, 2021, 10.07 AM IST
Can an NRI continue investing in an existing PPF account?Remember, any person who is a non-resident Indian cannot open a PPF account. NRI status disqualifies an individual from opening, operating ...
06 Jul, 2021, 12.39 PM IST
Financial pitfalls NRIs should avoid while investing in IndiaAs NRIs, investing in Indian markets need not be a burdensome task. Today, in the post-pandemic world processes and procedures have swiftly...
30 Apr, 2021, 10.21 AM IST
Moving abroad? You need to rethink your investment strategies. Here's helpAdjusting to the law of the land, culture shock, and social change to grow accustomed to this new land may have impacted your lifestyle, ca...
19 Apr, 2021, 05.07 AM IST
Can a returning NRI open a PPF account?A recent rule allows an account holder to pre-close the PPF account on change in residency status. Irrespective of the residency status on ...
05 Nov, 2020, 12.40 PM IST
Can I continue to invest in PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojna, mutual fund SIPs after I relocate abroad?NRIs can't invest in PPF. So far as SIPs are concerned, whether you can continue with them will depend on the particular mutual fund.
29 Apr, 2019, 11.15 AM IST
NRIs can continue their PPF account now; Earlier it was to close on losing resident statusAn NRI cannot invest in PPF, however, if one's residential status subsequently changed to NRI, the account was allowed to be run till matur...
26 Feb, 2018, 03.16 PM IST
Taxation rules & tax saving tips for NRIsNRIs need not pay all taxes that are applicable to residents. Here are some exemptions, deductions and tax-saving tips they can avail of.
28 Nov, 2011, 05.46 PM 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