From 1 Dec 2011 PPF (Public Provident Fund) Interest Rate increase and also raise annual investment limit PPF investment limit raise to Rs. 1 lac from 70000 Interest rate also raise 8.60% from 8% Investment in PPF is deducted from depositor’s income under Section 80C. Loans against your PPF saving will get costlier. To get an advance against your PPF you will have to pay 10.6%. Silent Feature of PPF Investing in PPF is absolute safe as it is offered by Government of India. Tax deduction under 80C Limit upto 1 lac Minimum Investment every year 500. Loan available after 3 yr PPF account can not be attached any court order Interest Rate of Small Saving Scheme Rates for current financial year effective from 1 Dec 2011 Scheme Interest Rate Saving Deposit 4 % 1 yr. Time Deposit 7.7 % 2 yr. Time Deposit 7.8 % 3 yr. Time Deposit 8 % 5 yr. Time Depos...