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PPF or FD: Which investment suits rural population?

In rural India, where financial literacy is low, saving schemes like Public Provident Fund (PPF) and Fixed Deposits (FDs) are popular ...
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PPF v/s FD: Which is better for tax savings?

PPF is a government-backed scheme with a tenure of 15 years. It offers an attractive interest rate, which is usually higher ...
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Has PPF interest rate for January-March 26 quarter been slashed? Check latest Public Provident Fund rate

The Finance Ministry has announced the interest rates of small savings schemes, including that of Public Provident Fund, for the January-March quarter of the Financial Year 2025-26 (FY 25-26). Public ...
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PPF & SSY minimum deposit: Act by March 31, 2026 to avoid penalties & default

Invested in Public Provident Fund (PPF) or Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)? Ensure you deposit the mandatory minimum amount by ...

Planning to opt for new tax regime? Here's how you must rethink your PPF and ELSS strategy

The old tax regime rewarded disciplined investing. Every contribution not only built a long-term corpus but also reduced tax ...