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What is the PPF interest rate?

The Public Provident Fund currently earns 7.1% a year, compounded yearly. The government resets the rate every quarter. You can deposit up to ₹1,50,000 each financial year. The account runs for 15 years and can be extended in 5-year blocks. Interest and the maturity amount are tax-free.

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Rates and limits come from FID's rates table and change when the government issues a new notification.