Public Provident Fund (PPF) Archives

Interest Rates on various Small Savings Schemes for the 1st Quarter of 2016-17 notified–Interest Rate Reduced for KVP,PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme, NSC, etc.

Govt. Schemes, Investment and Savings, Kivas Vikas Patra (KVP), NSC, Public Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA)By Himanshi March 19, 2016

Additional Interest Rate spreads which the Government allows on Small Savings Schemes like PPF, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, Sukanya Samridhi Scheme and NSC etc. are being continued and included in the rates notified today. From the year 2012-13, the interest rates on various Small Savings Schemes (SSS) are recalculated and notified in the month…

Interest Rates of Small Saving Schemes to be recalibrated w.e.f. 1.4.2016 on a Quarterly Basis to align the small saving interest rates with the market rates of the relevant Government securities

Investment and Savings, Kivas Vikas Patra (KVP), NSC, Public Provident Fund (PPF), Senior Citizen Saving Scheme (SCSS), Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA)By Himanshi February 17, 2016

Interest rate on savings schemes based on laudable Social Development or Social Security Goals including Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme and the Monthly Income Scheme left untouched by the Government. The National Savings Schemes (NSSs) regulated by the Ministry of Finance offer complete security of investment combined with high attractive returns.…

Public Provident Fund Rules – Summary

Provident Fund (PF), Public Provident Fund (PPF)By Himanshi July 5, 2015

Public Provident Fund Rules 1. The Public Provident Fund Scheme is a statutory scheme of the Central Government of India. 2. The Scheme is for 15 years. 3. Public Provident Fund Interest Rate is fixed by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, annually, and at present is 8.7% compounded annually (as of April 1st…

Sukanya Samriddhi Account and SCSS to earn more. PPF interest rate unchanged for FY 2015-16

Investment and Savings, Provident Fund (PF), Public Provident Fund (PPF), Senior Citizen Saving Scheme (SCSS), Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA)By Himanshi April 1, 2015

On 31st Mar, Govt. through press release has announced following interest rates for different savings scheme for F.Y. 2015-16. Interest rate for Sukanya Samriddhi Account and Senior Citizen Saving Scheme has been increased marginally. Whereas for PPF and other, there is no change. Scheme Rate of interest for F.Y. 2014-15 Rate of interest for F.Y.…

Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA) vs Public Provident Fund (PPF)

Investment and Savings, Provident Fund (PF), Public Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA)By Himanshi February 10, 2015

Particulars Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA) Public Provident Fund (PPF) Who can open Only girl child Indian Citizen Where to open Post office and Authorized Banks Post office, Govt. Banks and some private banks Minimum Contribution per year INR 1,000 INR 500 Maximum Contribution per year INR 1,50,000 INR 1,50,000 Maximum no. of contribution No limit…

PPF Act, 1968 & PPF Scheme, 1968

Provident Fund (PF), Public Provident Fund (PPF)By Himanshi January 3, 2015

You can get the PPF Act, 1968 and PPF Scheme, 1968 from the below link: PPF Act, 1968 PPF Scheme

Default in Depositing Amount to PPF

Provident Fund (PF), Public Provident Fund (PPF)By Himanshi December 31, 2014

If anyone makes default in depositing minimum contribution amount (INR 500 every year), account become inactive. To activate the account, that person needs to deposit INR 50 as fine and INR 500 as subscription amount for every year for which that person has made default. Please note deactivated accounts do not earn any interest.

What will happen after 15 years in case of PPF

Provident Fund (PF), Public Provident Fund (PPF)By Himanshi December 30, 2014

After 15 year, following options are available to the subscriber (account holder): Individual can withdraw 100% of amount including interest and close this account. Amount received will be 100% tax free including interest amount. Individual can extend the PPF account by another 5 years for unlimited number of times. There are two options available in…

Withdrawal from PPF

Provident Fund (PF), Public Provident Fund (PPF)By Himanshi December 29, 2014

Withdrawals from PPF permitted subject to the following conditions: Withdrawal can be from the end of 6th Financial Year. Maximum amount which can be withdrawn is limited to 50% of the amount appearing in the account at the end of 4th year preceding the year in which the amount is withdrawn or the end of…

Loan Facility on PPF

Provident Fund (PF), Public Provident Fund (PPF)By Himanshi December 28, 2014

One can avail loan on PPF subject to certain terms and conditions: One can avail loan from 3rd Financial Year to 5th Financial Year. Interest rate charged is 2% more than the prevailing interest year. Loan is to be repaid within 36 months. Maximum 2 nos of loans can be availed. 2nd loan can be…