PPF, SSY deposit: How much extra tax-free interest can you earn by depositing in PPF before April 5?Even under the new tax regime, investing the maximum in PPF and SSY remains beneficial as both maturity and interest are tax-exempt. Deposi...
04 Apr, 2026, 10.27 AM 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
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
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
Penalty for not depositing money in PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana by March 31 every FYA look at the minimum money that individual must deposit in Public Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) and National Pensio...
21 Feb, 2024, 11.37 AM IST
Canara Bank customers can make PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana contributions via NEFT from any bankCanara Bank customers can now credit their Public Provident Fund and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana accounts maintained at Canara Bank with this ...
07 Nov, 2023, 11.43 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
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
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
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
How to deal with your PPF account on maturityYou can get the maturity proceeds transferred to your savings account by submitting an application to the bank or post office in the prescr...
30 Oct, 2020, 05.27 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
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
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
How to revive a discontinued PPF accountIn case a PPF account holder fails to contribute the minimum amount in any financial year, the account is treated as discontinued.
26 Jul, 2018, 09.00 AM IST
Things you should know when your PPF maturesCompletion of 15 years of the account takes place from 1 April of the year following the date of opening of the account.
16 Jul, 2018, 06.30 AM IST