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GPF Interest Rate Confirmed at 7.1%

BREAKING NEWS: AP GPF Interest Rate JUMPS!

Get Ready to Earn More Now (Q3 2025-26)

Attention Government Employees: Your Savings Just Got a Major Boost!

The Government of Andhra Pradesh, following the latest notification from the Central Government, has officially announced a significant interest rate for the **General Provident Fund (GPF)** and other similar funds. This is a crucial financial update that directly impacts the savings and retirement corpus of thousands of employees!

The Official Announcement: Rate Set for Q3 2025-26

In a major development (**G.O.RT.No. 2930, Dated: 08-12-2025**), the Finance Department has ordered the adoption of the high-impact interest rate of:

7.1% (Seven Point One Percent) per annum

**Immediately Effective:** 1st October 2025 to 31st December 2025 (C.F.Y. 2025-26 Q3).

This rate alignment ensures that Andhra Pradesh Government employees benefit directly from the favorable monetary policy updates at the Central level, maximizing their wealth accumulation in a volatile market.

Impacted Funds (Maximize Your Portfolio):

• The Electricity Department Provident Fund Rules.
• Emergency Cut and Compulsory Saving Rules, 1/49.
• Andhra Pradesh Government Life Insurance Fund.
• Andhra Pradesh Employees Welfare Fund Rules.

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Why This 7.1% Rate is Crucial for Your Financial Planning

In the world of personal finance, a 7.1% guaranteed return from a government-backed instrument is considered highly competitive and a powerful tool for long-term compounding. This stability makes GPF a cornerstone of retirement planning for State Government employees.

The Compounding Effect: Calculate Your Q3 Growth

The rate is applied annually, but the calculation is based on the pro-rata for the quarter. Use this formula to estimate your interest earnings:

Interest Earned (Q3) = Principal Balance * (7.1 / 100) * (3 / 12)
                        

**Action Point:** Check your current GPF balance and project your increased earnings. Higher interest rates translate directly into a stronger retirement corpus!

OFFICIAL SOURCE ACCESS

You can verify the official Government Order (G.O.RT.No. 2930) online for absolute clarity on the implementation guidelines.

Access Official AP Government Order

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