Investing money is important. You should think about your financial goals, how much risk you are willing to take, and the interest rates you want. There are many investment options available, including the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Account (SSY) and the Public Provident Fund (PPF). Both are safe investments backed by the government.
The SSY is a good option for parents who want to save money for their daughter's future. The PPF is a good option for anyone who wants to save money for retirement.
Here are a few important ways the two plans are different:
- The SSY can only be opened in the name of a girl child under the age of 10. The PPF can be opened by anyone.
- The SSY has a tenure of 21 years, while the PPF has a tenure of 15 years.
- The maximum investment per year in the SSY is Rs. 1.5 lakh, while the maximum investment per year in the PPF is also Rs. 1.5 lakh.
- The interest rate on the SSY is currently 7.6%, while the interest rate on the PPF is currently 7.1%.
- Both the SSY and the PPF offer tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act.

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