Is it wise to remain invested in PPF account without contribution after 15-year lock-in?
Once the account is continued without deposits for more than a year, the account holder shall not have the option again to continue the account with deposits
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Once the account is continued without deposits for more than a year, the account holder shall not have the option again to continue the account with deposits
All residents of India are eligible for investing in the PPF scheme. Individuals can open a PPF account by visiting the online portals of banks.
PPF now offers an annual interest rate of 7.1%, with interest computed on a monthly basis. According to the guidelines, investors can invest in their PPF account for up to 15 years in a succession.
As per the central bank's calculation, interest rate on the PPF scheme should have been 6.63% for the current October-December quarter instead of 7.10% that is being offered now