My PPF account is maturing; should I extend it or open a new one?

Published on October 23, 2024 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal

Many readers often ask us variations of, “My PPF account is maturing; should I extend it or open a new one?” We discuss how to handle PPF accounts that are about to mature. When and how to extend them and when not to. A PPF matures after 15 financial years from the FY of opening….

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New PPF rules apply only to irregular accounts!

Published on September 9, 2024 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal

On 21st Aug 2024, the GOI announced Guidelines for regularising accounts opened in deviation from Rules stipulated under National Small Savings Schemes. This only applies to irregular PPF accounts and not all PPF accounts. A clarification by SEBI Registered Investment Advisor Ajay Pruthi. About the author: Ajay Pruthi is a fee-only SEBI registered investment advisor. He…

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