PPF Withdrawal Calculator — Partial & Full Withdrawal Guide 2026 | Faydemand

PPF Withdrawal Calculator — Apna Lock-In Unlock Karo

PPF account open karna easy hai — par jab actually paisa nikalna ho, toh rules confusing lagte hain. "Kitna nikal sakte hain? Kab nikal sakte hain? Tax lagega kya? Loan kaise milega?" — yeh questions almost every PPF account holder ke mann mein aate hain.

Aur honestly — PPF withdrawal rules thode complex hain. Partial withdrawal alag hai, loan alag hai, premature closure alag hai, maturity withdrawal alag hai. Har situation ke liye alag rules, alag limits, alag conditions. Manually calculate karna tedious aur error-prone hota hai.

Isliye Faydemand ka PPF Withdrawal Calculator exist karta hai. Yeh tool tumhe exactly batata hai — kitna partial withdrawal eligible hai, loan kitna mil sakta hai, premature closure possible hai ya nahi, aur maturity par kitna milega agar abhi withdraw na karo.

Is page par tum seekhoge:

PPF withdrawal ke 4 types — partial, loan, premature closure, maturity
Exact rules aur limits har type ke liye
3 real-life examples with actual calculations
Kab withdraw karna chahiye aur kab nahi
Common mistakes jo PPF withdrawal mein hoti hain
Tax implications — jo actually zero hain

Chahe tumhara emergency fund khatam ho gaya ho, bachche ki fees bharna ho, ya simply maturity plan karna ho — Faydemand ka PPF Withdrawal Calculator tumhe exact numbers deta hai taaki sahi decision le sako. PPF mein paisa lock-in hai — par completely inaccessible nahi.

PPF Withdrawal Calculator Kya Hota Hai?

PPF Withdrawal Calculator ek free online tool hai jo tumhare PPF account se kitna paisa nikal sakte ho — partial withdrawal, loan, ya maturity — yeh instantly calculate karta hai. Yeh calculator PPF ke complex withdrawal rules ko simple inputs mein convert karta hai aur exact eligible amount batata hai.

PPF withdrawal ek size fits all nahi hai — 4 alag types hain:

list_alt PPF Withdrawal — 4 Types
Type 1 — Partial Withdrawal  : 7th year se | 50% formula | Once/year | Tax-free
Type 2 — Loan Against PPF    : Year 3–6    | 25% of 2nd yr balance | Rate +2% | 36 months
Type 3 — Premature Closure   : After 5 yrs | Specific conditions only | 1% penalty
Type 4 — Maturity Withdrawal : Year 15+    | Full balance | Tax-free | Extension option

PPF Withdrawal Calculator kaun use karta hai?

Emergency Fund Seekers: Jo 7th year ke baad partial withdrawal karna chahte hain — exact limit jaanne ke liye
Short-Term Borrowers: Jo PPF loan lena chahte hain — eligible amount calculate karne ke liye
NRI Banne Waale: Jo premature closure consider kar rahe hain — penalty aur net amount jaanne ke liye
Retirement Planners: Jo maturity plan kar rahe hain — final corpus projection ke liye
Decision Makers: Jo extension vs withdrawal comparison chahte hain

Faydemand ka PPF Withdrawal Calculator tumhare account details le ke instantly batata hai: Maximum partial withdrawal amount, Maximum loan amount (if in eligible years), Premature closure net amount (after penalty), aur Maturity amount projection.

How the PPF Withdrawal Calculator Works

The Faydemand PPF Withdrawal Calculator works by applying the official PPF withdrawal rules to your specific account details — giving you exact eligible amounts for each withdrawal type.

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Enter Account Opening Financial Year — This is the financial year (April–March) in which you opened your PPF account. This determines which withdrawal options are currently available. For example, if you opened in FY 2018–19, you are in your 7th year in FY 2024–25 — partial withdrawal becomes available.

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Enter Your Current PPF Balance — Your total PPF account balance as of today — visible in your passbook or bank net banking. Used for maturity projection calculations.

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Enter Your 4th Year Ending Balance — Needed for partial withdrawal calculation. The rule: partial withdrawal cannot exceed 50% of balance at end of 4th financial year OR 50% of balance at end of the preceding year — whichever is lower. Visible in your PPF passbook.

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Enter 2nd Year Ending Balance (for Loan) — If you are in years 3–6 and want loan eligibility, enter your 2nd year ending balance. Loan maximum = 25% of 2nd year closing balance.

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Calculator Applies PPF Rules — Based on account age and balances, the calculator determines which types are available, calculates maximum amounts, and shows a clear breakdown — Partial Withdrawal Eligible, Loan Eligibility, Premature Closure Amount, and Maturity Projection.

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Decision Comparison — Withdraw Now vs Stay Invested — The calculator shows the opportunity cost of withdrawing early. Important notes: PPF year count is financial year based (not calendar year); partial withdrawal is from account balance, not current year's contribution; multiple partial withdrawals cannot be made in same financial year.

PPF Withdrawal Formulas — Exact Calculations

PPF Withdrawal Calculator uses three separate formulas for three withdrawal types.

functions Formula 1 — Partial Withdrawal Maximum
Max Partial Withdrawal = 50% × Min(Balance_4th_year_end, Balance_previous_year_end)

Available from  : 7th financial year onwards
Frequency       : Once per financial year
Tax             : Zero (completely tax-free)

functions Formula 2 — Loan Against PPF Maximum
Max Loan = 25% × Balance_2nd_year_end

Available       : From 3rd year to 6th year only
Interest Rate   : PPF rate + 2% (currently 9.1%)
Repayment       : Maximum 36 months

functions Formula 3 — Premature Closure Net Amount
Net Amount = Balance recalculated at (PPF rate – 1% penalty)

Penalty Rate    : 6.1% (7.1% – 1% penalty)
Available       : After 5 complete financial years only
Conditions      : Serious illness / Higher education / NRI status change

Variable	Meaning
Balance_4th	PPF closing balance at end of 4th financial year
Balance_prev	PPF closing balance at end of previous financial year
Balance_2nd	PPF closing balance at end of 2nd financial year
PPF Rate	Current rate — 7.1%
Penalty Rate	PPF rate – 1% = 6.1% for premature closure

tips_and_updates Key Rule — Financial Year Count
Year 1 = first financial year of account — even if account opened in March (1 month = full Year 1).
FY 2017–18 opening → FY 2024–25 is Year 8, not Year 7.
Always count from the financial year of opening, not the calendar date.

PPF Withdrawal — Real Worked Examples

Example 1 Partial Withdrawal in Year 7 — Rahul's Medical Emergency

Rahul opened his PPF account in FY 2017–18. It is now FY 2024–25 — his 7th financial year. He has a medical emergency and needs funds. 4th year balance (FY 2020–21): ₹3,20,000 | Previous year balance (FY 2023–24): ₹7,85,000 | Current balance: ₹8,40,000.

calculate Calculation
Step 1: 50% of 4th year  = 50% × ₹3,20,000 = ₹1,60,000
Step 2: 50% of prev year = 50% × ₹7,85,000 = ₹3,92,500
Step 3: Max withdrawal   = Lower of two    → ₹1,60,000

Parameter	Value
Current Balance	₹8,40,000
Max Partial Withdrawal	₹1,60,000 (tax-free)
Balance After Withdrawal	₹6,80,000

Rahul can withdraw ₹1,60,000 — tax-free, no questions asked, no penalty. The limiting factor is the 4th year balance rule — not his current balance. This is why growing PPF early matters — the 4th year balance permanently caps future partial withdrawals.

Example 2 Loan Against PPF in Year 4 — Priya's Home Renovation

Priya opened PPF in FY 2020–21. It is now FY 2024–25 — her 4th financial year (within loan eligible years 3–6). She needs short-term funds for home renovation. 2nd year ending balance (FY 2021–22): ₹2,40,000.

calculate Calculation
Max Loan = 25% × ₹2,40,000 → ₹60,000
Interest Rate   : 7.1% + 2% = 9.1% per annum
Monthly EMI (36 months at 9.1%): ≈ ₹1,912/month

Comparison	PPF Loan	Personal Loan
Amount	₹60,000	₹60,000
Interest Rate	9.1%	15%
Monthly EMI	≈ ₹1,912	≈ ₹2,079
Total Interest (36 months)	≈ ₹8,832	≈ ₹14,844
PPF Loan Saves	≈ ₹6,012

Net cost of PPF loan: 9.1% interest minus 7.1% PPF earnings = effectively just 2%. This is the cheapest emergency credit available to PPF account holders — PPF balance earns full interest while loan is outstanding.

Example 3 Premature Closure vs Staying Invested — Sanjay's NRI Decision

Sanjay opened PPF in FY 2018–19. It is now FY 2024–25 — his 6th year. He is considering premature closure to move abroad (valid reason). Current balance: ₹9,60,000. Invested ₹1,00,000/year at 7.1%.

calculate Premature Closure (recalculated at 6.1%)
= ₹1,00,000 × [(1.061)^6 – 1] × 1.061 / 0.061
= ₹1,00,000 × 7.3359 → ₹7,33,590

Actual current balance   : ₹9,60,000
Premature closure amount : ₹7,33,590
Loss due to closure      : ₹2,26,410

Option	Amount	Notes
Premature Closure Now	₹7,33,590	Immediate — loses ₹2.26L vs current balance
Continue to Maturity	₹27,12,000+	9 more years at ₹1L/year at 7.1%

Premature closure costs Sanjay ₹2,26,410 vs current balance — plus the massive opportunity cost of missing 9 more years of compounding. Unless absolutely necessary, premature closure should be last resort. NRI status after maturity is better — continue to maturity, then withdraw.

How to Use Faydemand PPF Withdrawal Calculator — Step-by-Step

Calculate your exact withdrawal eligibility in under 2 minutes.

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Open the PPF Withdrawal Calculator — Go to faydemand.in → Calculators → PPF Withdrawal Calculator. No login needed. Loads instantly.

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Enter Account Opening Financial Year — Check your PPF passbook for the financial year you opened the account. Critical: all PPF rules are based on financial year count from opening, not calendar year.

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Enter Your Current PPF Balance — Your latest PPF balance visible in passbook or bank net banking PPF section. Updated balance as of most recent 31st March is ideal.

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Enter 4th Year Ending Balance — Look up your PPF passbook for the closing balance at end of your 4th financial year. For example if opened in FY 2018–19, your 4th year end is 31 March 2022. This is needed for partial withdrawal calculation.

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Enter 2nd Year Ending Balance (Optional) — Only relevant if you are in years 3–6 for loan eligibility. If you are past year 6, loan is no longer available — skip this input.

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Read Your Results — Calculator displays four sections: Account Status (which year, which options available), Partial Withdrawal (maximum eligible if year 7+), Loan Eligibility (maximum loan if years 3–6), and Maturity Projection (estimated corpus at 15-year mark).

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Make Your Decision — Use the comparison shown — withdraw now vs stay invested — to evaluate opportunity cost. For small emergencies, consider loan against PPF rather than withdrawal — it costs only 2% net and preserves long-term corpus.

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Execute at Bank / Post Office — Visit your bank branch or Post Office, fill Form C (partial withdrawal) or Form D (loan application), submit with PPF passbook. Amount typically credited within 3–5 working days. Troubleshooting: if withdrawal not available — you may be before year 7; if 4th year balance unavailable — check old passbook entries.

PPF Withdrawal — 7 Pro Tips

Partial Withdrawal Se Pehle Loan Option Consider Karo

Years 3–6 mein withdrawal nahi milega — loan milega. Aur even year 7+ mein — loan lene par PPF balance intact rehta hai, compounding continue hoti hai. Net cost sirf 2% (loan rate minus PPF rate). Partial withdrawal karne par balance permanently reduce hota hai — future compounding khatam hoti hai us amount ki.

Partial Withdrawal Ek Hi Baar Karo Per Year — Wisely

Ek financial year mein sirf ek partial withdrawal allowed hai — strict rule. Agar April mein withdrawal karo, March tak dobara nahi kar sakte chahe emergency ho. Isliye pehle exact need calculate karo aur ek baar mein poori zarurat ka amount lo.

4th Year Balance Maximize Karo Early Years Mein

Partial withdrawal limit permanently 4th year balance par based hoti hai. Pehle 4 saalon mein maximum possible invest karo. 4th year balance ₹3 lakh = max withdrawal kabhi ₹1.5 lakh se zyada nahi. 4th year balance ₹6 lakh = max withdrawal ₹3 lakh possible. Early heavy investment = better future withdrawal flexibility.

Premature Closure Sirf Last Resort Hai

1% penalty substantial hoti hai — ₹10 lakh ke account par = ₹10,000 immediate loss. Plus future compounding ka massive opportunity cost. Premature closure sirf tab karo jab genuine medical emergency ho, higher education immediately zaruri ho, ya NRI ban rahe ho aur return ki possibility na ho.

Maturity Withdrawal Ek Hi Shot Mein Mat Karo

15 saal baad ₹40–₹50 lakh corpus ek saath withdraw karna aur current account mein rakhna wasteful hai — 3.5% interest milegi vs PPF ki 7.1% tax-free. Plan karo ki maturity amount kahan jaayega — debt mutual funds, SWP setup, ya property down payment. Idle cash biggest wealth destroyer hai.

Nominee Update Karo — Life Events Pe

PPF nomination aksar ignored rehti hai after account opening. Marriage ke baad, child birth ke baad — nomination update karo. Account holder ki death par nominee ko easily aur quickly amount milna chahiye bina legal hassle ke. Nomination form PPF passbook ke saath available hota hai — bank visit karke update hota hai.

PPF Account Transfer Possible Hai City Shift Pe

City shift ya bank change karna ho — PPF account transfer ho sakta hai. Post Office se bank mein, ek bank se doosre bank mein — transfer application dono branches mein submit karni hoti hai. Process 2–4 weeks le sakta hai par account continuity maintain rehti hai — saal, balance, nomination sab intact.

PPF Withdrawal Ke 5 Key Benefits

Tax-Free Withdrawal — Har Type Mein

PPF withdrawal ka sabse bada benefit — zero tax. Partial withdrawal karo, loan lo, ya maturity par poora nikalo — koi bhi withdrawal taxable nahi hai. EEE status ka teesra aur most powerful E. ₹40–₹50 lakh maturity amount poora tax-free milna — kisi bhi taxable investment se compare hi nahi hota.

Cheap Emergency Credit Via Loan

PPF loan 9.1% par milta hai — personal loan 12–18% se bahut sasta. Net borrowing cost sirf 2% (loan rate – PPF earning rate). ₹1 lakh loan 3 saal ke liye PPF se = ₹16,200 interest total. Same loan personal finance se = ₹27,000–₹32,000 interest. PPF loan effectively India's cheapest personal credit option hai for account holders.

Partial Withdrawal — No Questions Asked

PPF partial withdrawal ke liye koi reason justify nahi karna padta. Medical expense, vacation, home renovation, child's fees — kuch bhi. Form C submit karo, eligible amount lo, tax-free. Government tumse nahi poochti ki paisa kahan use ho raha hai. Yeh financial autonomy partial withdrawal ko very user-friendly banati hai.

Premature Closure Possible — Safety Net

Yes, penalty lagti hai — par option exists. Genuine emergencies mein — serious illness, child education abroad, NRI banna — premature closure available hai after 5 years. Yeh option PPF ko "hard lock" se "soft lock" banata hai. Extreme situations ke liye exit exists.

Nominee Gets Full Amount Immediately

Account holder ki death par nominee ya legal heir poora balance — bina 15 saal wait kiye — withdraw kar sakta hai. Amount completely tax-free. Probate ya court orders ki zarurat nahi agar nomination updated hai. Estate planning perspective se PPF ko very efficient banata hai — smooth wealth transfer to family.

PPF Withdrawal Mein 5 Common Mistakes — Jo Zaroor Avoid Karo

Galti 1: Withdrawal Eligibility Year Galat Count Karna

PPF year count financial year based hota hai — calendar year nahi. Agar March 2018 mein account khola — FY 2017–18 Year 1 tha, FY 2024–25 tumhara 7th year hai. Ek mahine bhi ek poora financial year count hota hai. Galat year count karne par bank mein jaake withdrawal application reject ho sakti hai.

Galti 2: Maximum Eligible Se Zyada Withdraw Karne Ki Koshish

Partial withdrawal limit fixed formula se calculate hoti hai — 50% of lower of 4th year or previous year balance. Isse zyada bank allow nahi karega. Kai log current balance dekh ke assume karte hain ki 50% current balance nikal sakte hain — yeh wrong hai. Faydemand Calculator se exact limit pehle calculate karo — phir bank jaao.

Galti 3: Loan Repayment Ignore Karna

PPF loan 36 months mein repay karna hota hai. Repay na karne par outstanding loan PPF maturity par principal se deduct hota hai — plus penalty interest. Loan lene ke baad EMI plan immediately set karo aur stick karo — ignore mat karo.

Galti 4: Premature Closure Ke Liye Valid Reason Na Hona

Sirf "better investment milega" ya "stock market opportunity" ke liye PPF premature close karna allowed nahi hai. Bank valid documentary proof maangta hai — medical bills, admission letter, visa/emigration documents. Bina valid reason ke application reject hogi. Pehle confirm karo ki tumhara reason eligible hai — phir documents prepare karo.

Galti 5: Withdrawal Ke Baad Reinvestment Plan Na Hona

PPF se paisa nikaala — phir savings account mein pada raha — 3.5% interest. Yeh PPF ki 7.1% tax-free return se massive step down hai. Withdrawal ke pehle hi decide karo ki paisa kahan jaayega — debt fund, liquid fund, ya specific goal expense. Idle cash biggest wealth destroyer hai.

PPF Withdrawal — 5 Real-World Use Cases

Use Case 1: Medical Emergency Mein Partial Withdrawal

Sunita ke husband ko heart surgery ki zarurat padi — ₹1.5 lakh ka kharch. PPF account 8th year mein tha. 4th year balance: ₹3,60,000. Faydemand Calculator: max withdrawal = 50% × ₹3,60,000 = ₹1,80,000. Sunita ne ₹1,50,000 withdraw kiya — zero tax, no questions asked, credited in 3 days. Emergency handled without breaking FD or taking personal loan.

Use Case 2: Child Education — PPF Loan in Year 5

Rajan ke bete ka engineering college mein admission hua — fees ₹50,000 immediate. PPF 5th year mein tha — loan eligible. 2nd year balance: ₹1,80,000. Max loan = 25% × ₹1,80,000 = ₹45,000. Rajan ne ₹45,000 PPF loan liya at 9.1%. 18 mahine mein repay kiya. Total interest paid: ≈ ₹3,700. Personal loan se yahi kaam ₹8,000+ cost karta. PPF loan ne ₹4,300 bachaye.

Use Case 3: Annual Partial Withdrawal Strategy for Retirement

Mr. Verma 58 saal ke hain — PPF 15 saal pehle mature hua. Extension with contribution liya. Ab woh har saal ₹1,50,000 partial withdrawal karte hain as tax-free supplemental retirement income. PPF account mein ₹45 lakh hai. Withdrawal ke baad bhi remaining balance par interest milta rehta hai. Effectively PPF ek tax-free pension ki tarah kaam kar raha hai.

Use Case 4: NRI Banne Par Premature Closure Decision

Amit ko US job offer mila. PPF 7th year mein tha, balance ₹12,50,000. Premature closure amount (1% penalty): approximately ₹11,40,000. Continue to maturity projected ₹28+ lakh (8 more years). Amit decided — abhi close nahi karta, account intact rakhta hoon maturity tak. Smart decision — ₹17 lakh extra.

Use Case 5: Maturity Planning — Withdraw vs Extend

Priya ki PPF 15 saal complete hui — balance ₹38 lakh. Faydemand Calculator: 5 saal extension with ₹1,50,000/year → projected corpus ₹58 lakh. Extension without contribution → projected ₹53 lakh. Withdraw and reinvest in debt fund at 7% (taxable) → effective post-tax ≈ ₹51 lakh (20% slab). Decision clear — PPF extension with contribution best option.

Frequently Asked Questions

From which year can I make a partial withdrawal from PPF?expand_more

Partial withdrawal 7th financial year se available hoti hai — account opening year se count karte hue. Important: financial year count mein account khulne ke saal ko Year 1 maano — chahe account December mein khula ho ya March mein, woh poora financial year Year 1 count hota hai. Isliye agar FY 2017–18 mein khola tha — FY 2024–25 tumhara 7th year hai aur withdrawal possible hai.

How many times can I withdraw from PPF in a year?expand_more

Sirf ek baar — ek financial year mein sirf ek partial withdrawal allowed hai. Yeh rule strict hai — bank doosri withdrawal same financial year mein accept nahi karega. Isliye pehle apni need carefully assess karo. Agar ₹50,000 ki zarurat hai — ek baar mein lo. Teen baar ₹20,000–₹20,000–₹10,000 nahi nikal sakte ek financial year mein.

What is Form C in PPF and when is it used?expand_more

Form C PPF partial withdrawal ka official application form hai. Isme account number, withdrawal amount, aur account holder signature hoti hai. Yeh form tumhare bank branch ya Post Office mein available hota hai — ya bank ki website se download ho sakta hai. PPF passbook saath le jaao when submitting Form C. Processing time typically 3–5 working days hoti hai credited amount ke liye.

Can I withdraw PPF before 5 years?expand_more

Nahi — koi bhi withdrawal (partial ya premature closure) 5 complete financial years se pehle allowed nahi hai. Pehle 5 saal PPF completely locked in hai — loan bhi sirf 3rd–6th year range mein milta hai. 1st aur 2nd year mein koi bhi access nahi hai. Ek aur reason ki PPF opening ke baad maximum contribute karo — early years mein liquidity ki zarurat nahi hoti usually.

What documents are needed for PPF premature closure?expand_more

Premature closure ke liye documents depend karte hain reason par. Medical reason ke liye: doctor certificate, hospital bills, treating doctor ka letter. Higher education ke liye: admission letter from recognized institution, fee receipt. NRI banne ke liye: visa copy, work permit, emigration document. Sab cases mein: PPF passbook original, identity proof, bank account details for transfer. Bank ka specific checklist maango — har bank thoda different ho sakta hai.

Is PPF loan better than a personal loan?expand_more

Almost always haan — agar eligible ho. PPF loan net cost sirf 2% hai (9.1% interest minus 7.1% PPF earnings). Personal loan 12–18% cost karta hai. ₹1 lakh ke loan par 3 saal ke liye difference: PPF loan ≈ ₹16,200 total interest vs personal loan ≈ ₹27,000–₹32,000 total interest. Savings: ₹10,000–₹16,000. Downside: PPF loan sirf years 3–6 mein milta hai aur maximum 25% of 2nd year balance tak limited hai.

What happens if I do not repay PPF loan?expand_more

Agar PPF loan 36 months mein repay nahi kiya — account holder ko penalty interest lagta hai. Outstanding loan amount PPF maturity par principal se deduct hota hai. Government interest rate bhi badha sakti hai outstanding loans par. Basically ignore karne par tumhari maturity amount reduce ho jaati hai. Practical advice: PPF loan lene ke immediately baad repayment schedule plan karo aur stick karo.

Can I withdraw PPF amount from a different city?expand_more

Haan — PPF account transfer karna possible hai ek branch se doosri branch mein ya ek bank se doosre bank mein. Ab kuch banks online/net banking se PPF withdrawal process kar dete hain — check karo apne bank ka facility. Post Office PPF abhi bhi mostly physical visit require karta hai. Account transfer karwa lena best solution hai if you permanently relocate.

If I extend PPF after 15 years, when can I do partial withdrawal?expand_more

Extension mein bhi partial withdrawal rules same rehte hain — ek financial year mein ek withdrawal, 50% of lower of relevant year balances. Extension period mein bhi har saal withdrawal kar sakte ho agar eligible amount available hai. Many retirees yahi strategy use karte hain — extension mein rakho, annually partial withdrawal karo as tax-free income. Yeh ek self-created tax-free pension system jaisa hai.

What is the difference between PPF partial withdrawal and PPF maturity?expand_more

Partial withdrawal PPF tenure ke dauran — 7th year se — kiya jaata hai. Amount limited hota hai (50% formula). Account continue karta hai — balance earning interest. Maturity withdrawal 15th year complete hone ke baad poora balance nikalna hai — account close ho jaata hai ya extend hota hai. Dono completely tax-free hain. Partial withdrawal emergency/need ke liye, maturity withdrawal goal completion ke liye hoti hai. Faydemand ka PPF Calculator dono calculate karta hai.

PPF Withdrawal Calculator — Partial Withdrawal & Loan Eligibility Guide