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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 3072 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 21522 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 4470 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 2865 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 2178 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 1935 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 1713 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 1101 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 4174 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 6904 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 1329 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 1218 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 12666 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Small Savings Schemes Interest Rates for July–September 2026

Finance : The Government has kept interest rates on all Small Savings Schemes unchanged for July-September 2026. Investors will continue to ...

July 2, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

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 5394 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 7431 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 2085 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 13665 Views 0 comment Print


SOP for dealing with cases of amalgamation of PPF Accounts

October 18, 2021 5457 Views 0 comment Print

Whenever any depositor has opened more than one PPF Accounts, the second and subsequent accounts opened are treated as irregular, as an individual can open only one single account under PPF Scheme.

Interest Rate on Small Savings Schemes for Oct 21 to Dec 21

September 30, 2021 1815 Views 0 comment Print

Interest rates of small saving schemes, including PPF, NSC, Senior Citizen Savings Schemes, Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme, Kisan Vikas Patra of GoI for the third quarter of financial year 2021-22 starting from 1st October, 2021 and ending on 31th December, 2021 shall remain unchanged from the current rates applicable for the second quarter (1st July, […]

Difference Between EPF, PPF & NPS and Tax Benefits

September 24, 2021 8424 Views 0 comment Print

The scheme was initiated under the Employee’s Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Act, 1952, for the benefit of employee after his retirement. The scheme was a collection of fund by the employer and employee. FEATURE OF THE SCHEME: ♦ Under this scheme, the employer and employee both contributes the 12% of the employee’s salary and dearness […]

Income Tax deductions available to Business class person or a salaried Individual

August 4, 2021 6180 Views 15 comments Print

Deductions are the relief provided by the government to taxpayers through which they can legally save their taxes through various platforms for e.g.- By investing their money, making allowable expenditures on which deductions are available such as Tuition fees for children, Donations made to the recognised institutions, Medical expenditures on self and dependents, Interest on […]

Interest Rates for National (Small) Savings Schemes w.e.f. 01.07.2021

July 1, 2021 3984 Views 0 comment Print

Rate of interest on various National (Small) Savings Schemes for the second quarter of financial year 2021-22 starting from 1st July, 2021 and ending on  30th  September,  2021  shall  remain  unchanged  from  the  current  interest rates applicable for the first quarter (1st April, 2021 to 30th June, 2021).

Interest rates for Small Savings Schemes for 01.07.2021 to 30.09.2021

June 30, 2021 3837 Views 0 comment Print

The rate of interest on various Small Savings Schemes for the second quarter of financial year 2021-22 starting from 1st July, 2021 and ending on 30th September, 2021 shall remain unchanged from the current rates applicable for the first quarter (1st April, 2021 to 30th June, 2021) for FY 2021-22.

Public Provident Fund India (PPF)-Brief and New changes

May 31, 2021 25782 Views 11 comments Print

New Changes in Public provident fund (PPF) account: The Govt. of India has notified the revised Public Provident Fund Scheme 2019 on 12th December 2019, wherein a few changes have been made primarily related to the account operations. Here are five changes in PPF account rules that you must know: √ Removal of restrictions in […]

NPS vs PPF – Which Is A Better Option For Investing?

May 22, 2021 2199 Views 0 comment Print

Articled explains about Public Provident Fund (PPF) and National Pension Scheme (NPS) stating Key Features, Who can invest in PPF & NPS, Maturity period, Investment limit, Tax benefits, Premature /Partial withdrawal, Mode of Investment, Returns and Risk. Key Features Public Provident Fund (PPF) National Pension Scheme (NPS) Who can invest? Any Indian resident (except HUF […]

Public Provident Fund: Features and Benefits of investing in PPF

May 21, 2021 1776 Views 0 comment Print

Public Provident Fund is the schemes started by the central government from 1968 for the welfare of the people of India. As this scheme was launched for the benefit of people who made investment by very small amount and they will get more amount at the maturity. Since this scheme was backed by Central government, […]

Govt withdraws reduction in Small Saving interest Rates

April 1, 2021 1314 Views 1 comment Print

It has been decided that the rate of interest on various small savings schemes for the first quarter of FY 2021-22 starting from 01st April and ending on 30th June, 2021 shall remain unchanged from those notified for the fourth quarter (01.01.2021 to 31.03.2021) of the FY 2020-21.

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