PPF Calculator
Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a popular tax-free savings scheme in India, offering high-security returns backed by the central government. Deposits qualify for tax deductions under Section 80C.
₹40,68,209
₹22,50,000
₹18,18,209
Yearly Growth Schedule
| Year | Opening Balance | Annual Deposit | Interest Earned | Closing Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ₹0 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹10,650 | ₹1,60,650 |
| 2 | ₹1,60,650 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹22,056 | ₹3,32,706 |
| 3 | ₹3,32,706 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹34,272 | ₹5,16,978 |
| 4 | ₹5,16,978 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹47,355 | ₹7,14,334 |
| 5 | ₹7,14,334 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹61,368 | ₹9,25,701 |
| 6 | ₹9,25,701 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹76,375 | ₹11,52,076 |
| 7 | ₹11,52,076 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹92,447 | ₹13,94,524 |
| 8 | ₹13,94,524 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹1,09,661 | ₹16,54,185 |
| 9 | ₹16,54,185 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹1,28,097 | ₹19,32,282 |
| 10 | ₹19,32,282 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹1,47,842 | ₹22,30,124 |
| 11 | ₹22,30,124 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹1,68,989 | ₹25,49,113 |
| 12 | ₹25,49,113 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹1,91,637 | ₹28,90,750 |
| 13 | ₹28,90,750 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹2,15,893 | ₹32,56,643 |
| 14 | ₹32,56,643 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹2,41,872 | ₹36,48,515 |
| 15 | ₹36,48,515 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹2,69,695 | ₹40,68,209 |
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What the PPF Calculator does
Calculate interest and maturity amount of Public Provident Fund (PPF) accounts over 15 years.
Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a popular tax-free savings scheme in India, offering high-security returns backed by the central government. Deposits qualify for tax deductions under Section 80C.
PPF Calculator is designed to turn a repeated decision or calculation into a fast, reliable workflow. It runs in the browser, so you can check values, compare scenarios, and refine inputs without sharing data with a remote service.
How to use it
- Enter the values that describe your situation as accurately as possible.
- Choose the mode, unit, or scenario that matches your use case.
- Review the main output first, then check any breakdowns or alternate results.
- Adjust the inputs if you want to compare different outcomes side by side.
Why this page is useful
This type of tool is most useful when you need to compare repayment options, budget for future costs, or test how changes in rate and tenure affect the final result.
That makes the PPF Calculator useful for planning, validation, and quick decision-making. If you are comparing options, the tool helps surface the difference between a rough estimate and a more defensible number. If you are validating a result from another source, it gives you a fast second check without leaving the page.
Tips and checks
- Keep units consistent: Mixing metric and imperial inputs is one of the easiest ways to get misleading results.
- Use realistic assumptions: Small changes in rates, time, or totals can significantly affect the outcome.
- Compare more than one scenario: The best use of a calculator is often not one answer, but a range of answers.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions
- What is the lock-in period for PPF? PPF accounts have a mandatory lock-in period of 15 years, which can be extended in blocks of 5 years.
When you are done, compare the output with your own expectations and, if needed, a second source. That extra check matters most when the result influences money, health, scheduling, or any decision that has real consequences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What is the lock-in period for PPF?
PPF accounts have a mandatory lock-in period of 15 years, which can be extended in blocks of 5 years.
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