The government announces interest on PF on an annual basis. Foe 2022-23, interest rate of 8.15% has been declared.
The interest rate of different types of provident funds range between 7.1% and 8.5%.
EPF is a highly secure tax-saving instrument that provides returns at 8.5% per annum, highest among all similar government-backed schemes
VPF is an extension of one’s EPF account. Anyone can make additional voluntary contribution to his/her EPF account which is referred to as VPF
It offers an interest rate of 8.5%, 140 basis points higher than PPF
Retirement planning is crucial for everyone in a country like India which has a very weak social security net
With extremely weak social security net to take care of old age income security PF accumulation is crucial for financial security during retirement ye
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