PPF Rules: Avoid these 5 mistakes when investing in PPF; otherwise, your returns will be directly affected..

PPF Rules: The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is one of the most trusted schemes for long-term investment. It currently offers an annual interest rate of 7.1%. Additionally, tax exemptions apply to all three aspects: the investment, the interest earned, and the maturity amount. However, simply opening a PPF account is not enough; certain minor mistakes can impact your returns and other benefits. Let us look at five such common mistakes.

Depositing money after the 5th of the month