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PPF and NPS explained

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The India-specific detail on how PPF and NPS work: lock ins, returns, and the tax treatment, so you know what you are committing to before you commit.

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Curated reading that points you to the sources, not personalised investment advice.

It answers 3 questions

  1. Are PPF and NPS worth it for a founder?
  2. Should I lock money in PPF when I might need it for the startup?
  3. Should I put my 80C tax-saving money in ELSS or PPF?

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