One way the government can improve the returns on Public Provident Fund (PPF) is by periodically reviewing and adjusting the interest rates based on market conditions and inflation rates.
Another method is to link the PPF interest rates to a formula-based approach such as the one suggested by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in the past.
The current status of PPF returns is fixed by the government and may not always align with market rates or inflation. This can result in varying returns for investors.
By shifting to a formula-based approach, the PPF returns could potentially be more competitive and reflective of prevailing economic conditions.