A small monthly investment in a PPF account can grow into a sizeable corpus over time. Here's what parents should know before opening an account for their child.

PPF Interest Rate: The interest on PPF is reviewed by the government every quarter. Currently, there is a 7.10 per cent annual interest rate on the scheme. There are compounding interest benefits in ...

A PPF subscriber should deposit the contributions or lump sums before the 5th of each month(Rupee opened at 72.01 a dollar.) From April 2016, interest rates on Public ...

Generally, the length of retired life of as person is equal to his/her working life. Generally, the length of retired life of as person is equal to his/her working life. So, ensuring a decent and ...

Depositing your contribution before the fifth of the month, especially before April 5 if investing the annual limit in one go, can help maximise the interest you earn over the long term.

Unlike EPF, PPF is open to all Indian residents. This is also a government-backed savings scheme. The minimum annual investment is Rs 500, and a maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh is required annually.

SIP vs PPF: For those who are looking for long-term investment options, SIPs and PPFs can be beneficial. But which one is ideal for your financial goals? Let's find out, with an example, which option ...