Updated Mar 06, 2021 | 11:54 IST PPF stands for Public Provident Fund, VPF for Voluntary Provident Fund. VPF is an extension of the Employees' Provident Fund meaning only salaried employees who have an active EPF account can put money in it PPF vs VPF vs FD: The better investment option for you  New Delhi: As time is changing and the cost of living is going up, people are looking to invest in options that offer good returns and can help them accumulate a hefty amount over the years. However, interest rates of investment options that offer guaranteed returns have dro...