INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
One can operate the PPF account on SBI's net banking account also
State Bank of India (SBI) public
provident fund scheme is one of the most popular small savings scheme
The SBI PPF scheme enables the subscribers to save income tax as it allows the deduction from taxable income under the section 80C of the
Income Tax (I-T) Act, while also offering handsome returns
The current interest rate (effective from January 1, 2018) is 7.6 percent per annum
The PPF account holders can invest up to Rs 1.5 lakh in a financial year, while the minimum deposit required is Rs 500
Deposits can be made in lump-sum or in 12 instalments
The tenure of PPF is 15 years
Afterwards, the PPF can be extended for one or more blocks of five years each on application by the subscriber
PPF Features, withdrawal, Other Benefits
opening form (form A), nomination form, passport size photograph, copy of PAN card or form 60/61, identity proof and residence proof as per
the Reserve Bank's KYC (know your customer) norms.One can operate the PPF account on SBI's net banking account
On the net banking account, one can view the Public Provident Fund (PPF) Account balance, transfer funds from linked savings account online,
and view the Public Provident Fund (PPF) account statement online in your SBI Net Banking Account.The subscribers can even issue the
standing instructions for credits (of a fixed amount) on a regular basis to PPF account by debit to SBI's savings bank/ Current Account
Standing Instructions can also be given online for crediting PPF account on periodical basis through Internet banking.In case subscribers
skip the minimum subscription of Rs 500 on the completion of the financial year, a penalty of Rs 50 will be levied per year of default.The
PPF subscribers can even avail of the loan facility between third financial year to sixth financial year, that is, from third financial year
upto end of fifth financial year.The PPF account holders can invest a minimum of Rs 500 in a year while they can invest up to Rs 1.5 lakh
Deposits can be made in lump-sum or in 12 instalments
The subscriber should not deposit more than Rs.1,50,000 per annum as the excess amount will neither earn any interest nor will be eligible
for rebate under Income Tax Act.PPF contributions qualify for the EEE (exempt, exempt, exempt) tax category, which means an investor is not
liable to pay tax at all three levels - investment, earning and withdrawal.The interest for a month on the PPF account is calculated on the
minimum balance available in the account from fifth of a month to the last date of the month
So, if you deposit your money after the fifth day of the month, you stand to lose out on substantial interest income for that particular
month.There is a provision of premature withdrawal so long as the amount is required for the treatment of serious ailments or life
threatening diseases of the account holder, spouse or dependent children or parents
The permission of withdrawal can be granted on the production of supporting documents from competent medical authority.The PPF amount can
also be withdrawn if the subscriber requires the amount for higher education of self/ or the minor account holder
However, to be able to do this, the subscriber must produce documents and fee bills in confirmation of admission in a recognized institute
of higher education in India and abroad.
