New Delhi, April 1 -- The new financial year has begun today on 1 April 2026 (FY2026-27) and its again time to think about your yearly investments and savings. A key component of financial planning for the future includes investment in public provident fund (PPF), which is also a tax saving investment option.

While for those opting for the old tax regime, the benefit is more direct, even those choosing the new tax regime gain from tax-free interest income from PPF. So, here is a simple way to maximise the returns you get for your money - invest by 5 April.

PPF is a government-backed savings scheme, with guaranteed tax-exemption on investment, maturity amount and interest earned (aka EEE benefit), at a fixed interest rate of 7.1% this qu...