PPF interest, July 8 -- The government-backed Public Provident Fund (PPF) is widely known for offering assured returns, making it a preferred choice among conservative investors. The Ministry of Finance revises the PPF interest rate, along with rates for other small savings schemes, quarterly.

The interest rate on a PPF savings account for the July to September quarter is 7.1 per cent. As per a notification by the Department of Economic Affairs released on 30 June 2025, the interest rates for multiple small savings schemes, including PPF, remain unchanged for the sixth consecutive quarter starting 1 July 2025.

The notification read, "The rates of interest on various Small Savings Schemes for the second quarter of FY 2025-26 starting fro...