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Naresh Bhardwaj, 45, built his retirement plan around PPF and NPS.
No Stocks. No Mutual Funds. No Crypto. Yet He’s Set to Retire at 50 With Over Rs 3 Crore

How a 45-year-old Master’s in English beat Finance graduates in wealth building, with his plan to retire at 50 in…

July 16, 2026 13:50 IST
The choice depends less on the investor category and more on the nature of assets available and the urgency of funding requirements.
Loan against PPF vs Loan against mutual funds: Which is the better emergency funding option?

Need emergency funds? Learn the key differences between loans against PPF and mutual funds, including interest rates, loan limits, and…

June 30, 2026 17:55 IST
PPF was once every financial planner's favourite. What changed?
PPF’s journey from 12% returns to 7.1%: Why has it fallen out of favour?

Public Provident Fund (PPF) was once the go-to investment recommended by almost every financial planner. But falling interest rates, the…

Updated: June 25, 2026 20:25 IST
The sovereign guarantee attached to the PPF assumes even greater importance during periods of uncertainty.
Your PPF account is nearing maturity. Should you withdraw, extend, or reinvest?

For investors who do not require immediate liquidity, extending the account in blocks of five years is often a prudent…

June 16, 2026 17:27 IST
One important point to note is that PPF interest rates are reviewed by the government every quarter.
How to earn more from your PPF account: Don’t miss this monthly deposit deadline

Investors who are financially able to deposit the full Rs 1.5 lakh annual limit at the beginning of the financial…

June 2, 2026 12:35 IST
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PPF investment calculator: What Rs 1.5 lakh yearly from age 25 can grow to by 40, 50 and 60?

Calculate how much Rs 1.5 lakh yearly investment in PPF from age 25 can grow to by 40, 50 and…

May 15, 2026 18:01 IST
PPF maturity: 5-year extension or phased withdrawals
PPF maturity: 5-year extension or phased withdrawals—which option should you choose?

A PPF account comes with a 15-year lock-in period. Once this period ends, you have two broad choices — withdraw…

May 12, 2026 14:44 IST
Mother’s Day 2026: Top tax-saving investments to explore for FY27
Mother’s Day 2026: Top tax-saving investments to explore for FY27

Some of the key tax-saving investments and deductions that mothers may consider for FY 2026-27 are as follows:

May 9, 2026 19:34 IST
Small savings schemes still look attractive but should you invest right now?
Small savings schemes still look attractive but should you invest right now?

Small savings schemes like PPF and SCSS continue to offer stable and attractive returns, but unchanged interest rates and evolving…

April 14, 2026 10:56 IST
Is the 'golden' savings scheme still relevant for your portfolio? (AI-generated image from Gemini)
PPF in 2026: Is the Rs 1.5 lakh tax-free ‘anchor’ still your best FY27 bet?

Is the Public Provident Fund (PPF) still the safe bet everyone trusts—or is it quietly falling behind in 2026? With…

April 5, 2026 05:30 IST
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Safe havens amid equity volatility: 8 investment options beyond FDs with 8%+ returns in 2026

With markets under pressure, investors are shifting to safer options like RBI bonds, NSC, and debt funds offering up to…

April 4, 2026 06:41 IST
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Govt keeps small savings rates unchanged for 8th straight quarter

Small savings interest rates remain unchanged for April–June 2026. PPF at 7.1%, NSC 7.7%, Sukanya 8.2%.

March 30, 2026 20:31 IST
How to earn Rs 61,500 monthly pension from PPF after building Rs 1 crore corpus
PPF Calculator: How to build Rs 1 crore corpus and earn Rs 61,500 monthly income for life

By investing Rs 1.5 lakh every year in PPF and continuing for 25 years, you can build a retirement corpus…

February 20, 2026 14:06 IST
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PPF, Sukanya, other small savings interest rates announced for Jan-Mar 2026 – check latest rates

The government has kept interest rates unchanged for small savings schemes, including PPF, NSC, and Sukanya Samriddhi, for the seventh…

December 31, 2025 20:36 IST
PPF Calculator: Invest Rs 12,500 per month to earn tax-free Rs 41 lakh on maturity
PPF Calculator: Invest Rs 12,500 per month to earn tax-free Rs 41 lakh on maturity

The Public Provident Fund (PPF) remains one of India’s most reliable long-term investment options, offering guaranteed, tax-free returns backed by…

November 22, 2025 21:43 IST
Small savings schemes with assured returns: 5 best options with up to 8.2% interest in 2025
Small savings schemes: 5 best options with up to 8.2% interest rates in 2025

Small savings schemes – tried-and-tested investment options for many years and some for decades – combine security, fixed returns, and…

November 12, 2025 18:20 IST
PPF life-time pension secret: How to earn a monthly pension of Rs 24,000

Public Provident Fund (PPF) is not just a tax-free savings scheme. By extending the account after the initial 15-year lock-in…

Updated: November 6, 2025 19:44 IST
PPF, NSC, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme rates announced for October-December 2025 - Check the latest interest
PPF, NSC, other small savings schemes’ rates announced for Oct-Dec 2025 – Check the latest rates

Public Provident Fund (PPF), National Savings Certificate (NSC), Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) and various other small savings schemes rates…

September 30, 2025 18:18 IST
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