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Public Provident Fund (PPF)

Ministry of Finance

Long-term tax-saving savings scheme. Amounts and rules change often; confirm on the official ministry portal before applying.

🎁 Benefits

  • Reported 7.1% interest, 15-year lock-in, tax benefits up to ₹1.5 lakh

✅ Who can apply

  • Any resident individual

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📎 Documents needed

  • Aadhaar card
  • Identity and address proof
  • Bank account details
  • Documents specific to the scheme

🧭 How to apply

  1. Apply through the ministry portal, the state department or the nearest government office
  2. Keep Aadhaar and bank details ready

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