Will FD investors see higher interest rates in coming months despite RBI holding repo rate?Retaining repo rates in succession was a relief for many FD investors who have been depositing for low maturity amounts for some time after...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.52 PM 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
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
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
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
How to activate inoperative PPF accountIf the account is inoperative, you can no longer claim loans against your PPF account, which could be troublesome if you foresee requiring ...
19 Jan, 2023, 11.32 AM IST
Loan against PPF: How to take loan against Public Provident Fund accountPublic Provident Provident Fund (PPF) account holders can avail loan facility in case of cash crunch situation, if they meet the eligibilit...
26 Sep, 2022, 11.36 AM IST
What is the latest PPF interest rate?The government has not changed the interest rates on small savings schemes like the PPF. PPF interest income is totally tax-free.
18 Aug, 2022, 04.05 PM IST
Latest Public Provident Fund (PPF) interest rateThe Public Provident Fund or the PPF can be used to build a retirement corpus by saving on a regular basis over a considerable length of ti...
21 Jun, 2022, 05.25 PM 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 take loan against PPFThe maximum amount of loan that can be availed is up to 25% of the balance in the PPF account at the end of the second year, immediately pr...
29 Sep, 2021, 10.14 AM IST
PPF: 7 things you should know about Public Provident FundA PPF account matures in 15 years. After the account matures, you can either withdraw the entire balance and close the account or extend it...
11 Jan, 2021, 04.37 PM 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
PPF scheme 2019: Loan against PPF account at 1% and other changes you need to knowThe government via a notification dated December 12, 2019, has replaced the PPF scheme 1968 with the PPF scheme 2019. Though major features...
31 Dec, 2019, 11.43 AM IST
PPF withdrawal, loan, pre-mature closure rules: Here's a guideA subscriber is eligible to take a loan from PPF from the third financial year but this facility is available only till the end of the sixt...
31 Dec, 2018, 11.19 AM IST
Public Provident Fund: 15 lesser known but important rulesHere are some lesser-known facts about the Public Provident Fund that can help you make a more informed investment decision.
15 Oct, 2018, 03.11 PM IST
7 long-term investment options that can help meet short-term money needsSome flexi-features of long-term instruments can help meet short-term needs. Here is a look at few of the available options.
05 Jun, 2018, 12.46 PM IST