₹10 lakh in PPF vs ₹10 lakh in NSC: How do maturity periods, returns and income tax benefits compare for investors?

Compare ₹10 lakh investments in PPF and NSC in November 2026. Understand their latest interest rates, maturity periods, investment limits, Section 80C deductions, taxation rules and returns to choose the right government-backed savings scheme.
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