{"id":2264,"date":"2023-06-09T09:01:58","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T09:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/?p=2264"},"modified":"2024-09-13T06:08:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T06:08:01","slug":"can-huf-open-a-ppf-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/can-huf-open-a-ppf-account\/","title":{"rendered":"Can HUF open a PPF Account?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Logo-Vibrant-FinServ-300x143.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"109\" height=\"52\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Logo-Vibrant-FinServ-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Logo-Vibrant-FinServ.png 482w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 109px) 100vw, 109px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/can-huf-open-a-ppf-account\/#Can_HUF_open_a_PPF_Account\" >Can HUF open a PPF Account?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/can-huf-open-a-ppf-account\/#What_is_HUF\" >What is HUF?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/can-huf-open-a-ppf-account\/#Can_HUF_Open_a_PPF_Account\" >Can HUF Open a PPF Account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/can-huf-open-a-ppf-account\/#Why_the_Restriction_on_HUFs\" >Why the Restriction on HUFs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/can-huf-open-a-ppf-account\/#Can_an_Individual_in_an_HUF_Open_a_PPF_Account\" >Can an Individual in an HUF Open a PPF Account?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/can-huf-open-a-ppf-account\/#Key_Points_to_Note\" >Key Points to Note:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/can-huf-open-a-ppf-account\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/can-huf-open-a-ppf-account\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/can-huf-open-a-ppf-account\/#1Can_a_Hindu_Undivided_Family_HUF_open_a_PPF_account\" >1.Can a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) open a PPF account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/can-huf-open-a-ppf-account\/#2_What_happens_if_an_HUF_opened_a_PPF_account_before_May_2005\" >2. What happens if an HUF opened a PPF account before May 2005?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/can-huf-open-a-ppf-account\/#3_Can_HUFs_make_fresh_contributions_to_existing_PPF_accounts\" >3. Can HUFs make fresh contributions to existing PPF accounts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/can-huf-open-a-ppf-account\/#4_What_happens_to_an_existing_HUF_PPF_account_after_it_matures\" >4. What happens to an existing HUF PPF account after it matures?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/can-huf-open-a-ppf-account\/#5_Can_an_individual_member_of_an_HUF_open_a_PPF_account\" >5. Can an individual member of an HUF open a PPF account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/can-huf-open-a-ppf-account\/#6_What_happens_if_an_HUF_mistakenly_opens_a_PPF_account_after_2005\" >6. What happens if an HUF mistakenly opens a PPF account after 2005?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/can-huf-open-a-ppf-account\/#7_Can_HUF_funds_be_deposit_in_an_individuals_PPF_account\" >7. Can HUF funds be deposit in an individual\u2019s PPF account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/can-huf-open-a-ppf-account\/#8_Is_the_maturity_amount_of_an_HUFs_old_PPF_account_taxable\" >8. Is the maturity amount of an HUF&#8217;s old PPF account taxable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/can-huf-open-a-ppf-account\/#9_Can_HUF_take_a_loan_against_its_existing_PPF_account\" >9. Can HUF take a loan against its existing PPF account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/can-huf-open-a-ppf-account\/#10_Why_did_the_government_disallow_HUFs_from_opening_PPF_accounts\" >10. Why did the government disallow HUFs from opening PPF accounts?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/can-huf-open-a-ppf-account\/#Related_Topics\" >Related Topics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_HUF_open_a_PPF_Account\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4787 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/HUF-300x141.jpg\" alt=\"HUF can open PPF account\" width=\"225\" height=\"106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/HUF-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/HUF.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>Can HUF open a PPF Account?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is one of India&#8217;s most popular and trusted investment schemes. It offers tax benefits, guaranteed returns, and a secure way to build wealth over the long term. However, when it comes to opening a PPF account, there are specific rules and regulations about who is eligible. One common question is whether <strong>Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs)<\/strong> can open a PPF account. Let\u2019s explore this topic in detail.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_HUF\"><\/span>What is HUF?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A <strong>Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)<\/strong> is a separate legal entity under Hindu law, consisting of lineal descendants from a common ancestor. It typically includes a family unit of male members, their wives, and unmarried daughters. HUFs can hold assets and are treated as distinct tax entities under Indian law, with their own PAN number and tax obligations.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_HUF_Open_a_PPF_Account\"><\/span>Can HUF Open a PPF Account?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>short answer is no<\/strong>. As per the current rules of the <strong>Public Provident Fund Scheme (1968)<\/strong>, HUFs are no longer allowed to open new PPF accounts. The government made this amendment in <strong>2005<\/strong>, disallowing HUFs from opening PPF accounts. Let\u2019s break down the details of the rule changes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Before May 13, 2005:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>HUFs were allowed to open PPF accounts.<\/li>\n<li>The contribution limit was the same as for individuals, and the HUF could enjoy tax-free interest and tax deductions under Section 80C.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>2. After May 13, 2005:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>The government restricted HUFs from opening new PPF accounts.<\/li>\n<li>Existing HUF accounts were allowed to continue until maturity (15 years) but could not be extended further.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>3. After 2010:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>All HUF PPF accounts that matured had to be closed, and no further contributions could be made to those accounts.<\/li>\n<li>Any balance in the account could remain, earning interest until the account was officially closed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_Restriction_on_HUFs\"><\/span>Why the Restriction on HUFs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The reason behind the government&#8217;s restriction on HUFs opening PPF accounts was primarily to prevent misuse of the PPF scheme. Many taxpayers were using HUF accounts as a tool to invest additional funds and claim tax benefits, on top of their individual PPF accounts. This undermined the purpose of the scheme, which was designed to promote individual savings.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_Individual_in_an_HUF_Open_a_PPF_Account\"><\/span>Can an Individual in an HUF Open a PPF Account?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While HUFs cannot open a PPF account, the individual members of an HUF can still open their own PPF accounts, subject to the regular rules. An individual can open only <strong>one PPF account<\/strong> in their name, and contributions to their account will be eligible for tax deductions under Section 80C of the <strong>Income Tax Act, 1961<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Points_to_Note\"><\/span>Key Points to Note:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>1.No new PPF accounts for HUFs<\/strong> are allowed after May 13, 2005.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">2. HUFs that opened accounts before this date had to close them after they matured.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>3. Individuals from HUFs can still open and maintain their own PPF accounts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">4. The annual deposit limit for a PPF account is \u20b91.5 lakh, and this applies per individual account, not to an HUF.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although HUFs can no longer open or operate PPF accounts, the family members within an HUF can still enjoy the benefits of the PPF scheme individually. The restriction ensures that the PPF scheme remains a tool for individual savings and tax benefits rather than being exploited by larger family units for additional tax advantages. When planning your financial strategies, it\u2019s essential to keep this in mind to make the most out of investment opportunities like PPF.<\/p>\n<p>To visit:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mca.gov.in\">https:\/\/www.mca.gov.in<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1Can_a_Hindu_Undivided_Family_HUF_open_a_PPF_account\"><\/span><strong>1.Can a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) open a PPF account?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans:<\/strong> No, as per the revised rules from May 2005, a HUF cannot open a PPF account.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_happens_if_an_HUF_opened_a_PPF_account_before_May_2005\"><\/span><strong>2. What happens if an HUF opened a PPF account before May 2005?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>: If the account was opened before May 13, 2005, it can be maintained until maturity, but no new HUF PPF accounts are allow after this date.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Can_HUFs_make_fresh_contributions_to_existing_PPF_accounts\"><\/span><strong>3. Can HUFs make fresh contributions to existing PPF accounts?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Yes, HUFs that had accounts before May 2005 could continue contributing until the account\u2019s maturity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_happens_to_an_existing_HUF_PPF_account_after_it_matures\"><\/span><strong>4. What happens to an existing HUF PPF account after it matures?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans:<\/strong> After maturity, the HUF cannot extend the PPF account further. The funds must be withdrawn.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Can_an_individual_member_of_an_HUF_open_a_PPF_account\"><\/span><strong>5. Can an individual member of an HUF open a PPF account?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Yes, individual members of the HUF are eligible to open PPF accounts in their personal capacity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_happens_if_an_HUF_mistakenly_opens_a_PPF_account_after_2005\"><\/span><strong>6. What happens if an HUF mistakenly opens a PPF account after 2005?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans:<\/strong> The account will be close, and only the principal amount (without interest) will be refund.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Can_HUF_funds_be_deposit_in_an_individuals_PPF_account\"><\/span><strong>7. Can HUF funds be deposit in an individual\u2019s PPF account?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans:<\/strong> No, the contributions to an individual&#8217;s PPF account must come from their personal income, not from HUF funds.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Is_the_maturity_amount_of_an_HUFs_old_PPF_account_taxable\"><\/span><strong>8. Is the maturity amount of an HUF&#8217;s old PPF account taxable?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans:<\/strong> No, the maturity amount received from a PPF account is exempt from tax under Section 10(11) of the Income Tax Act, even for old HUF accounts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Can_HUF_take_a_loan_against_its_existing_PPF_account\"><\/span><strong>9. Can HUF take a loan against its existing PPF account?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>: Yes, HUFs could take loans against their PPF accounts during the account\u2019s active years before maturity, similar to individual PPF accounts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Why_did_the_government_disallow_HUFs_from_opening_PPF_accounts\"><\/span><strong>10. Why did the government disallow HUFs from opening PPF accounts?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans:<\/strong> The change was made to prevent the misuse of tax benefits and ensure the PPF scheme remained focused on individual savings.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Topics\"><\/span>Related Topics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/huf-can-invest-in-ppf\/\"><strong>HUF can invest in PPF?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/dissolving-a-huf\/\"><strong>Can a HUF be dissolved?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/huf-commission-income\/\"><strong>HUF can take commission income?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For further details visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/service-detail-26.php\">https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Contact:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 8130555124, 8130045124<\/p>\n<p>Whatsapp:\u00a0\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/918130555124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/wa.me\/918130555124<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p>Mail ID:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:operations@vibrantfinserv.com\">operations@vibrantfinserv.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Web Link:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/\">https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p>FB Link:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/fb.me\/vibrantfinserv2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/fb.me\/vibrantfinserv<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p>Insta Link:\u00a0\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vibrantfinserv2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vibrantfinserv2\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p>Twitter:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VibrantFinserv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/VibrantFinserv<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p>LinkedIn:\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/vibrant-finserv-62566a259\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/vibrant-finserv-62566a259\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5576 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/huf-overview-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"348\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/huf-overview-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/huf-overview.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can HUF open a PPF Account? &nbsp; The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is one of India&#8217;s most popular and trusted investment schemes. 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