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Top 5 tax-saving investments with Exempt-Exempt-Exempt (EEE) status in India for 2026 

Income Tax : The article explains why select savings instruments continue to enjoy Exempt-Exempt-Exempt status and how they deliver complete ta...

December 21, 2025 2586 Views 0 comment Print

New PPF Rules Effective October 1, 2024: Key Changes

Corporate Law : Discover the new PPF rules effective October 1, 2024, impacting minors, multiple accounts, and NRIs. Stay informed about important...

October 17, 2024 20997 Views 9 comments Print

PPF for NRI’s?

Finance : Learn about PPF for NRIs: eligibility, tax benefits, investment conditions, and common queries answered. Navigate the rules for se...

May 16, 2024 4284 Views 0 comment Print

Comparing Tax-Saving FDs, PPF & NPS Returns: What Should Investors Choose

Income Tax : When it comes to tax-saving investments in India, there is no shortage of options. Among the most popular choices are the Tax-Savi...

October 12, 2023 2790 Views 0 comment Print

Public Provident Fund: A Safe & Secured Investment Guide

Income Tax : Explore Public Provident Fund's benefits, history, eligibility, tax advantages, and more. Understand why PPF is a favored investme...

August 23, 2023 2100 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Govt proposes single act for PPF & Govt small savings schemes

Finance : At present, premature closure of a Public Provident Fund (PPF) account is permitted on specified grounds on completion of five fin...

March 10, 2018 1896 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India makes Amendments in Small Savings Act

Finance : As per PPF Act, the PPF account can’t be closed prematurely before completion of five financial years. If depositor wants to clo...

February 14, 2018 1686 Views 1 comment Print

Reduction of 0.1% in interest rates on Small Saving schemes

Income Tax : Government has decided to effect a reduction of 0.1 percentage points in interest rates across the board in all Small Savings Sch...

March 31, 2017 1065 Views 0 comment Print

Interest rate cut by 0.10% on KVP, PPF, SCSS 2004 & Sukanya Samriddhi

Finance : The interest rates of Public Provident Fund (PPF), Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP), Senior Citizens Savings Scheme, 2004 (SCSS 2004), and ...

November 30, 2016 4141 Views 0 comment Print

Interest Rates on Small Savings Schemes w.e.f. 01.07.2016 to 30.9.2016

Income Tax : On the basis of the decision of the Government, interest rates for small savings schemes are to be notified on quarterly basis. Ac...

June 20, 2016 6874 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Clubbing PPF account of self and minor children for application of prescribed limit unjustified

Corporate Law : It is in the said situation that the captioned writ petition has been filed by the petitioners seeking a direction to re-credit th...

October 18, 2024 1269 Views 0 comment Print

Discretion in Handling PPF Funds essential to fall under ‘Funds Management’ Service

Service Tax : Read the case of State Bank of India vs Commissioner of Service Tax and importance of discretion in handling funds under PPF accou...

July 5, 2023 1176 Views 0 comment Print

PPF Account cannot be attached by banks for Settlement of Debt/ Liability

Finance : Public Provident Fund account shall not be liable to any attachment in respect of any debt or liability incurred by the account ho...

July 2, 2022 12567 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Small Savings Schemes Interest Rates for April–June 2026

Finance : The government has kept small savings interest rates unchanged for April–June 2026, ensuring continued stable returns for invest...

March 30, 2026 4983 Views 0 comment Print

Small Savings Schemes Interest Rates for January–March 2026

Finance : The government has decided to keep small savings interest rates unchanged for January–March 2026. The move ensures stability and...

December 31, 2025 7089 Views 0 comment Print

Small Savings Schemes Interest Rates for 1st July 2025 to 31st December 2025

Finance : The government has kept interest rates on PPF, NSC, SCSS, Sukanya Samriddhi, and other small savings schemes unchanged for Q3 FY 2...

September 30, 2025 1926 Views 0 comment Print

Small Savings Schemes Interest Rates for April to June 2025

Income Tax : The Government of India keeps Small Savings Schemes interest rates unchanged for Q1 FY 2025-26 (April–June 2025), as per the Min...

March 28, 2025 13539 Views 0 comment Print

Small Savings Schemes Interest Rates for January to March 2025

Finance : Interest rates for Small Savings Schemes for Q4 of FY 2024-25 will remain unchanged from Q3, effective January 1, 2025....

January 1, 2025 6717 Views 0 comment Print


PPF for NRI’s?

May 16, 2024 4284 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about PPF for NRIs: eligibility, tax benefits, investment conditions, and common queries answered. Navigate the rules for secure long-term investment.

Revised Small Savings Schemes Interest Rates for April-June, 2024

March 8, 2024 11133 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the official memorandum from the Ministry of Finance on small savings schemes interest rates for the first quarter of FY 2024-25

Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes w.e.f. 01.01.2024

December 29, 2023 2586 Views 0 comment Print

Explore SB Order No. 23/2023 issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Communications, on the revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes from 01.01.2024

Revised Small Savings Schemes Interest Rates for January-March, 2024

December 29, 2023 11280 Views 0 comment Print

Get the latest update on small savings scheme interest rates in India. Revised rates for Q4 2023-24 released by the Ministry of Finance. Plan your investments wisely.

Revisions to Senior Citizen’s Savings, National Savings Time Deposit & PPF Schemes

November 14, 2023 2625 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of SB Order No. 22/2023 on Senior Citizen’s Savings Scheme, National Savings Time Deposit Scheme, and Public Provident Fund Scheme. Detailed analysis and changes outlined.

Public Provident Fund (Amendment) Scheme, 2023

November 7, 2023 7452 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest amendments in the Public Provident Fund Scheme, 2019 by the Ministry of Finance. Understand changes in account extension provisions for better financial planning

Comparing Tax-Saving FDs, PPF & NPS Returns: What Should Investors Choose

October 12, 2023 2790 Views 0 comment Print

When it comes to tax-saving investments in India, there is no shortage of options. Among the most popular choices are the Tax-Saving Fixed Deposits (FDs), the Public Provident Fund (PPF), and the National Pension System (NPS).

Revised Small Savings Schemes Interest Rates for October-December 2023

September 29, 2023 22107 Views 1 comment Print

Check out revised interest rates for Small Savings Schemes in India for the period from October to December 2023, as per Ministry of Finance.

Public Provident Fund: A Safe & Secured Investment Guide

August 23, 2023 2100 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Public Provident Fund’s benefits, history, eligibility, tax advantages, and more. Understand why PPF is a favored investment choice in India.

Discretion in Handling PPF Funds essential to fall under ‘Funds Management’ Service

July 5, 2023 1176 Views 0 comment Print

Read the case of State Bank of India vs Commissioner of Service Tax and importance of discretion in handling funds under PPF accounts. Learn how CESTAT Mumbai decision impacts classification of services and taxability.

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