Tax-saving investment: 7.1% interest in PPF or 8.25% returns in VPF; which is a better option to save tax this
Last Update Date: 06-10-2026
Published by The Economic Times
Abhishek Kumar's role: Quoted
Abhishek Kumar pointed out that VPF was paying a higher interest rate than PPF and described it as a sound option for salaried people saving for retirement.
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The article compares the Public Provident Fund with the Voluntary Provident Fund for tax saving and retirement. It covers who can invest, limits, tenure, interest rates, tax rules including the ₹2.5 lakh contribution threshold, safety and withdrawal rules.
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Tax-saving investment: 7.1% interest in PPF or 8.25% returns in VPF; which is a better option to save tax this