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PPF rules explained: Why your investment may stay locked in for more than 15 years

The Public Provident Fund (PPF) has a 15-year lock-in period, starting from the end of the financial year in which the first deposit is made. However, investors may face a longer lock-in period, depending on the deposit date. 

16 Apr 2026 3:05 pm