PPF interest rate kept unchanged for October-December 2026
In short
The Ministry of Finance has kept the Public Provident Fund rate unchanged for the October-December 2026 quarter. The reported summary says the rate stays at the same level as the previous quarter.
This matters for people saving in PPF because their return does not change this quarter. The reporting does not give the exact PPF rate or explain the review decision.
What the reporting says
The Ministry of Finance has reviewed interest rates for small savings schemes, including the Public Provident Fund, and kept the PPF rate unchanged for the October-December 2026 quarter. The reporting says the rate will stay the same as the previous quarter and notes PPF has a 15-year maturity with tax-free returns after five years. The immediate consequence is no change for savers this quarter, while the broader review outcome is not detailed.
Why it matters
The Ministry of Finance has reviewed small savings rates and left the Public Provident Fund unchanged for the October-December 2026 quarter, according to the publisher summary. The note says PPF keeps a 15-year maturity and tax-free returns after five years. The reporting does not state the exact rate, the reason for the decision, or any impact on borrowing costs.