Yes, PPF falls under the EEE (Exempt-Exempt-Exempt) category. The investment, interest earned, and maturity amount are all tax-free.

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PPF Calculator

Calculate your Public Provident Fund (PPF) maturity amount and interest earned.

Yearly Investment

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Max ₹1.5 Lakh/year

Time Period (Years)

Min 15 years

Interest Rate (%)

Current rate: 7.1%

About Public Provident Fund (PPF)

Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a long-term savings scheme offered by the Government of India. It is one of the most popular tax-saving investment options under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act.

Key Features

Lock-in Period: 15 years. Can be extended in blocks of 5 years.
Minimum Investment: ₹500 per financial year.
Maximum Investment: ₹1.5 Lakh per financial year.
Tax Benefits: EEE status (Exempt-Exempt-Exempt). Investment, Interest, and Maturity are all tax-free.
Risk: Risk-free as it is backed by the Government of India.