Government-backed · 7.1% p.a. FY26–27

Works whether you're opening a fresh account or already have years of contributions behind you.

Account details

15-year lock-in, extendable in 5-year blocks. Capped at ₹1.5 lakh/year.
Total invested
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Interest earned
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Maturity value
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Growth over time

Invested Balance
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PPF returns are fixed and government-guaranteed, unlike market-linked mutual fund SIPs. This assumes the interest rate you set stays constant for the rest of the tenure, which in reality is revised quarterly by the Ministry of Finance.