Question: is pf included in 1.5 lakh investment?
Answer: Public Provident Fund (PPF) PPF is a scheme provided by the government and the investment in it is eligible for deduction under Section 80C. You can invest as low as Rs 500 and as high as Rs 1.5 lakh in a financial year. The interest on PPF is currently tax-free (compounded yearly) and the maturity period is 15 years.