Investing Rs 1.5 lakh annually in a Public Provident Fund from age 30 can build a tax-free retirement corpus of Rs 1.54 crore by age 60. Th...

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana provides a powerful way to save for a girl child's education. This government-backed scheme offers high interest r...

ET Wealth Reader's Query: If an income is tax-exempt in India, is it also exempt in the US for an NRI? For instance, interest on NRE accoun...

The PPF maturity period is 15 years, after which, you can continue your PPF account with or without contributions. PPF provides a 7.1% inte...

Investing Rs 1.5 lakh annually in Public Provident Fund for 20 years can yield a tax-free retirement corpus exceeding Rs 66 lakh. This popu...

Even under the new tax regime, investing the maximum in PPF and SSY remains beneficial as both maturity and interest are tax-exempt. Deposi...

Interest rates for small savings schemes like PPF and NSC remain unchanged for the April-June 2026 quarter. Deposits under Sukanya Samriddh...

Interest rates for small savings schemes will remain unchanged for the June quarter. This decision affects popular schemes like PPF and Suk...

PPF offers tax benefits under Section 80C, with interest and maturity amounts being tax-free. Resident individuals can open a PPF account w...

On maturity, account holders have multiple options to decide the future course of action based on their financial goals. It is important to...

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...

NRIs navigating PPF accounts encounter restrictions and guidelines, from tax benefits to closure procedures. Understanding these rules is c...

PPF 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...

PPF 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...

You can get the maturity proceeds transferred to your savings account by submitting an application to the bank or post office in the prescr...

Here are some lesser-known facts about the Public Provident Fund that can help you make a more informed investment decision.

Completion of 15 years of the account takes place from 1 April of the year following the date of opening of the account.