The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a government-backed long-term savings scheme known for its safety, guaranteed returns, and tax benefits. It is particularly suited for conservative investors seeking a risk-free retirement corpus.
What Is the PPF?
PPF is a 15-year retirement savings scheme that allows individuals—whether salaried, self-employed, or even minors through a guardian—to build a tax-free corpus. Accounts can be opened at banks or post offices and come with attractive features, including exemption under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act.
Key Features of PPF:
- Lock-in Period: 15 years, extendable in blocks of 5 years.
- Minimum Annual Investment: ₹500.
- Maximum Annual Investment: ₹1.5 lakh.
- Tax Benefits: Contributions, interest earned, and maturity amount are all tax-free.
Partial Withdrawals and Extensions
After the completion of five years (excluding the year of account opening), one partial withdrawal is allowed each financial year. The amount that can be withdrawn is up to 50% of the account balance from either the 4th preceding year or the immediate preceding year—whichever is lower.
After the initial 15-year lock-in period, investors can continue the account indefinitely in 5-year blocks, with or without further contributions. During these extensions, interest withdrawals are permitted once per year.
How to Generate ₹80,000+ Monthly Income Through PPF
By consistently investing the maximum limit of ₹1.5 lakh annually, here’s how your corpus can grow:
- After 15 Years:
- Total Investment: ₹22.5 lakh
- Estimated Interest: ₹18.18 lakh
- Maturity Corpus: ₹40.68 lakh
- After 20 Years (First Extension):
- Total Investment: ₹30 lakh
- Estimated Interest: ₹36.58 lakh
- Corpus: ₹66.58 lakh
- After 25 Years (Second Extension):
- Total Investment: ₹37.5 lakh
- Estimated Interest: ₹65.58 lakh
- Corpus: ₹1.03 crore
- After 29 Years:
- Total Investment: ₹43.5 lakh
- Estimated Interest: ₹99.26 lakh
- Corpus: ₹1.42 crore
Monthly Income from Interest
Assuming a stable interest rate of 7.1%, a corpus of ₹1.42 crore will earn an annual interest of approximately ₹10.13 lakh, translating to ₹85,000 per month—completely tax-free.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Please consult a certified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
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