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PPF Tax Benefits 2026: 7.1% tax-free interest and Rs 1.5 lakh 80C deduction — featured image

PPF Tax Benefits (2026): 7.1% Interest, Rs 1.5 Lakh 80C Deduction & Full EEE Tax-Free Status

19/10/202619/10/2026 by Neha Iyer

PPF gives full EEE tax benefits in 2026: Rs 1.5 lakh 80C (Section 123) deduction, 7.1% tax-free interest and tax-free maturity. Rules, loan, withdrawal and comparison with FD.

Featured image: 80C is now Section 123 - same Rs 1.5 lakh deduction, only the number changed

80C is Now Section 123: What Changed and What Stayed the Same

19/10/202611/10/2026 by Rohan Mehta

Section 80C is now Section 123 under the Income Tax Act 2025. The Rs 1.5 lakh deduction limit, eligible investments, and old-regime-only rule are unchanged – only the number changed.

ELSS vs PPF vs NPS comparison: best 80C investment in 2026

ELSS vs PPF vs NPS: Best 80C Investment in 2026?

15/10/202605/10/2026 by Neha Iyer

ELSS vs PPF vs NPS: compare returns, lock-in, tax benefits under 80C (now Section 123). Which investment saves the most tax in 2026?