PPF Calculator
Enter your yearly deposit (₹500 to ₹1.5 lakh) and the period. The calculator assumes you deposit before 5 April so the money earns interest for the whole year, and shows the tax-free interest built up each year.
Quick answer
PPF interest is compounded yearly. Depositing ₹1,50,000 by 5 April every year for 15 years at 7.1% gives a maturity value of about ₹40.68 lakh on ₹22.5 lakh deposited. The PPF rate is 7.1% for October–December 2026, unchanged from the previous quarter; the government reviews it every quarter.
How to use the PPF Calculator
- Enter your yearly PPF deposit.
- Keep the current rate or enter a different one.
- Pick 15 years or an extended period.
- Read the maturity value and the yearly table.
Worked example
₹1,50,000 a year for 15 years at 7.1%: deposited ₹22,50,000, maturity ≈ ₹40,68,209, interest ≈ ₹18,18,209.
Formula
Balance(year) = (Balance(previous year) + Deposit) × (1 + rate)
Frequently asked questions
Is PPF interest tax-free?
Yes. PPF has exempt-exempt-exempt status: deposits qualify for the old-regime 80C deduction, and interest and maturity are tax-free.
Why deposit before 5 April?
PPF interest for a month is calculated on the lowest balance between the 5th and the end of the month. Depositing before 5 April earns interest for all 12 months.
Can I extend PPF after 15 years?
Yes, in blocks of 5 years, with or without fresh deposits.
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