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Public Provident Fund (PPF)
The EEE Investment: Exempt-Exempt-Exempt tax status.
Key Rules
Interest Rate:
7.1% (Subject to quarterly revision by Govt).
Tenure:
15 Years (Extendable in blocks of 5 years).
Investment Limit:
Min ₹500, Max ₹1.5 Lakh per financial year.
Safety:
100% Sovereign Guarantee. Can't be attached by court orders.
Pro Tip:
Invest before the 5th of any month to earn interest for that month.