EPF vs PPF vs NPS: Which retirement investment works best for you?Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming with so many options available. This guide breaks down India's three most popular retirement ...
10 Dec, 2025, 05.06 PM IST
Public Provident Fund: Has the interest rate for July-September 2025 been revised?PPF offers tax benefits under Section 80C, with interest and maturity amounts being tax-free. Resident individuals can open a PPF account w...
07 Jul, 2025, 01.16 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
Public Provident Fund (PPF): Was interest rate changed for April-June 2025 quarter?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...
05 Apr, 2025, 01.31 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
PPF withdrawal: Eligibility, documents needed and process explainedPPF subscribers can make one partial withdrawal per year. The withdrawal amount is subject to certain conditions. Depending on the purpose ...
11 Sep, 2023, 06.30 AM 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
What is the PPF interest rate for July-September quarter of FY 2023-24The finance ministry made this announcement via a circular issued on June 30, 2023. The interest rates of schemes like the 1-and 2-year pos...
03 Jul, 2023, 02.18 PM 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
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
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 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
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
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