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PPF Calculator
Public Provident Fund maturity at the current rate. PPF runs 15 years and can be extended in 5-year blocks; interest is tax-free.
Breakdown
Growth over time
Year by year
How this is calculated
Deposits made at the start of each year earn the PPF rate, compounded yearly. Yearly deposit is capped at ₹1.5 lakh.
What the letters mean: A = yearly deposit (max ₹1.5 lakh), r = PPF rate, compounded yearly, t = years (15, then 5-year blocks).
Timing: Deposit before 5 April each year to earn interest for the full year; interest is credited on 31 March.
Default values: Yearly investment: ₹1.50 L · Interest rate (p.a.): 7.1 % · Duration: 15 yrs
Results are estimates, not investment or tax advice. Real returns go up and down; interest rates, taxes and charges change the actual amount. Please check with a CA or the income tax portal before filing.