Provident fund is a retirement savings scheme in India. It is a long-term savings scheme that helps employees save money for their retirement. The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is a statutory body that regulates the provident fund scheme in India.
There are many benefits to saving money in a provident fund. First, the interest rate on provident fund savings is higher than the interest rate on savings accounts. Second, provident fund savings are tax-free. Third, provident fund savings can be used to buy a home or to pay for a child’s education.