The Financial Express

PPF in 2026: Is the Rs 1.5 lakh tax-free ‘anchor’ still your best FY27 bet?

Is the Public Provident Fund (PPF) still the safe bet everyone trusts—or is it quietly falling behind in 2026? With inflation ...

PPF rule explained: How investing before April 5 can boost your returns

PPF savings scheme currently offers an interest rate of 7.1 per cent for the April-June 2026 quarter.

Thinking of closing your PPF early? Here’s when you can, and what it really means

Most people open a PPF account with the understanding that it’s a long-term commitment, something that quietly builds in the background over 15 years without much intervention. That’s by design.

PPF vs EPF vs NPS: Which is the best retirement investment? Compare interest rates, tax benefits, tenure & more

Retirement planning can benefit from allocation in public provident fund, employees provident fund or the national pension ...
Pensions Expert

PPF to slash levy by more than £400mn in two years

The Pension Protection Fund is to slash its levy by more than £400mn by 2023-24, after a review found strong investment performance and a reduced risk of claims. The funding review, published on ...
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Should I invest Rs. 1.5 Lakhs in PPF before 5th April even with the new tax regime?

Should you drop everything and rush to invest Rs. 1.5 Lakhs in PPF before the 5th of April every financial year? No, that ...
NDTV Profit

How A PPF Account Can Be Opened In A Minor Child's Name To Plan For Financial Goals

Even in this age of financial engineering and exotic financial products, PPF is one of the most popular investment avenues, which can also be used to plan for a child's future needs ...