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Last Updated:March 31, 2026, 08:34 IST Notably, the last revision in small savings rates was undertaken in the January–March quarter of FY2023–24. Small Savings Scheme The government has kept interest rates unchanged on various small savings schemes—including the Public Provident Fund and National Savings Certificate—for the eighth consecutive quarter starting April 1, 2026. “The rates…
Last Updated:December 31, 2025, 8:02 PM IST PPF, NSC, SSY, KVP, Post Office Deposits: Check latest interest rates on small savings schemes for the period between January 1 to March 31 this year. Small savings schemes rate update. PPF, Post Office FD, SSY, NSC Interest Rates: The government on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, announced that…
New Delhi37 minutes ago copy link For crores of investors of the country, the year 2026 may start with some changes. The central government is going to review the interest rates of small savings schemes for the January-March 2026 quarter. Experts believe that this time the interest rates of schemes like Public Provident Fund (PPF),…
Last Updated:September 30, 2025, 17:36 is Interest rates for PPF, SSY, NSC, Kisan Vikas Patra, and post office deposits remain unchanged for October to December 2025, as per the finance ministry notification. Interest rates on small savings schemes are reviewed quarterly by the government. PPF, Post Office FD, SSY, NSC Interest Rates: The government on…
SIP vs PPF: It is important to invest carefully in order to ensure one’s financial security. Both SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) and PPF (Public Provident Fund) are widely followed investment instruments in India. Although SIP carries the possibility of higher returns with mutual fund investments, PPF is a steady and tax-effective approach to saving for…
Let’s understand with an example: Anna and Anjal are friends who are in their 30s. They are having a cup of coffee, and they are chatting about retirement planning. Anna has confidence in PPF as it is safe and delivers sure returns. Anjal would rather invest in SIP, anticipating more growth. Wanting to know which…
Let’s compare two popular investment options: SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) and PPF (Public Provident Fund). SIP allows you to invest small amounts regularly, but returns can vary based on market performance. PPF, on the other hand, is a government-backed scheme with fixed returns. We will see which one can grow your money more over 20…
Last Updated:June 11, 2025, 19:08 is The investments under the PPF scheme have been capped at Rs 1.5 lakh in a financial year. The government also allows investors to extend their PPF savings. (Representative Image) Public Provident Fund (PPF) is one of the most popular long-term savings schemes in India. It offers secured returns with…
If you are wondering where to invest – SIP or PPF – to generate a sizeable corpus, you are not alone. Many of us are confused about the various investment options. In this context, we will compare SIP and PPF to help you decide which one can generate a higher corpus with an investment of…
Last Updated:June 10, 2025, 10:47 is PPF is a safe, long-term investment with fixed returns and tax benefits. A PPF calculator helps you estimate your maturity amount easily. The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a long-term savings and investment scheme backed by the Government of India (GoI). Designed primarily for small investors, it offers an…