See exactly how much your Public Provident Fund will be worth at maturity. Tax-free returns at 7.1% interest, compounded annually.
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Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a long-term government-backed savings scheme. Current interest rate: 7.1% (revised quarterly). Lock-in: 15 years minimum, extendable in 5-year blocks.
Returns are completely tax-free (EEE — Exempt-Exempt-Exempt). Contributions also qualify for ₹1.5L deduction under Section 80C. Maximum yearly deposit: ₹1.5 lakh.