EEE Tax Status - Exempt-Exempt-Exempt: Contributions, interest earned, and maturity amount are all tax-free.
Section 80C Deduction - Annual deposits up to ₹1.5 lakh qualify for tax deduction under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act.
Guaranteed Returns - Interest rate is set by the Government of India and reviewed quarterly. Currently at 7.1% p.a. (compounded annually).
15-Year Lock-in - Minimum tenure of 15 years, extendable in blocks of 5 years. Partial withdrawals allowed from the 7th year.
Sovereign Guarantee - Backed by the Government of India, making it one of the safest investment options.
Loan Facility - Loans can be taken against PPF balance from the 3rd to 6th financial year at nominal interest.
PPF Loan & Withdrawal Calculator
Loan Against PPF
Maximum Loan Available
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Balance at End of 2nd Preceding Year
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Partial Withdrawal from PPF
Maximum Withdrawal Allowed
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50% of Balance at End of 4th Preceding Year
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50% of Balance at End of Preceding Year
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PPF Loan & Withdrawal Rules
Loan (Year 3 to 6): Maximum 25% of the balance at the end of the 2nd financial year immediately preceding the year of loan application. Loan must be repaid within 36 months.
Partial Withdrawal (Year 7 onwards): Maximum 50% of the balance at the end of the 4th preceding year OR 50% of the balance at the end of the preceding year, whichever is lower.
Loan Interest: Interest on loan is charged at PPF interest rate + 1% (currently 8.1% p.a.). If not repaid within 36 months, rate increases to PPF rate + 6%.
One withdrawal per year: Only one partial withdrawal is permitted per financial year.
NPS: Market-linked. Assumed 9% p.a. return. 60% tax-free on maturity, 40% must buy annuity (taxable as income). Extra ₹50,000 deduction under 80CCD(1B).