The National Savings Certificate (NSC) and bank tax-saving Fixed Deposits (FDs) are popular investment options offering ...

Compare SIP and FD returns on a Rs 6,50,000 investment over 10 years. SIP offers higher growth potential with market risks, ...

You can start with as little as Rs 100 and invest a fixed amount at regular intervals. The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a government-backed savings plan that helps you save money for the long term.

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Fund manager updated portfolio less frequently than peers in last 1 year. (I.e. fund manager held stocks/bonds in the portfolio for longer duration than peers) ...

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PPF offers secure returns with a 15-year lock-in period NPS is a market-linked retirement plan with tax benefits Mutual funds via SIPs carry higher risks but offer flexibility When it comes to ...

So the choice depends on your convenience. If you have a bank nearby, opening a PPF account there can be more convenient with easy online access. But if you live in a rural area or prefer a ...

Fixed deposits usually offer interest rates between 6.7% and 7% annually. In contrast, small savings schemes like PPF provide slightly higher returns, with a current rate of 7.1% per year.

Fund manager updated portfolio less frequently than peers in last 1 year. (I.e. fund manager held stocks/bonds in the portfolio for longer duration than peers) ...

The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a long-term savings scheme backed by the Government of India to encourage small investments while offering tax advantages and a secure return on investment. Axis ...