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PPF Calculator

Calculate Public Provident Fund maturity, interest earned, and extension growth. Compare the stable PPF path with a long-term equity SIP assumption.

PPF contribution per financial year

Update if the notified rate changes

%

15 years, or extensions in 5-year blocks

yr

PPF year-wise balance

YearInvestedWealth gainedTotal value
1₹1,50,000₹10,650₹1,60,650
2₹3,00,000₹32,706₹3,32,706
3₹4,50,000₹66,978₹5,16,978
4₹6,00,000₹1,14,334₹7,14,334
5₹7,50,000₹1,75,701₹9,25,701
6₹9,00,000₹2,52,076₹11,52,076
7₹10,50,000₹3,44,524₹13,94,524
8₹12,00,000₹4,54,185₹16,54,185
9₹13,50,000₹5,82,282₹19,32,282
10₹15,00,000₹7,30,124₹22,30,124
11₹16,50,000₹8,99,113₹25,49,113
12₹18,00,000₹10,90,750₹28,90,750
13₹19,50,000₹13,06,643₹32,56,643
14₹21,00,000₹15,48,515₹36,48,515
15₹22,50,000₹18,18,209₹40,68,209

PPF maturity value

₹40,68,209

Deposited

₹22,50,000

Interest

₹18,18,209

Same cash flow as equity SIP at 12%

₹63,07,200

Higher growth potential comes with market risk. PPF is still useful for conservative allocation.

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Calculator guide

How to use the PPF Calculator

Use the PPF calculator to estimate Public Provident Fund maturity value over 15 years and optional extension periods. It shows yearly deposits, interest, and balance growth.

PPF calculator logic

Balance = (Opening Balance + Yearly Deposit) x (1 + PPF Rate)

  • PPF has a 15-year lock-in period.
  • Interest rate is notified by the government and can change.
  • Deposits may qualify under Section 80C subject to limits.
  • PPF interest and maturity are currently tax-free for eligible accounts.

What is PPF?

PPF is a government-backed long-term savings scheme popular with conservative investors in India. It combines tax benefits, tax-free interest, and a long lock-in.

Because the lock-in is long, it is worth comparing the certainty of PPF with the growth potential and volatility of equity-oriented investments.

PPF vs equity SIP

PPF can be useful for stable debt allocation. Equity SIPs can offer higher long-term growth potential, but returns are not guaranteed and can fluctuate sharply.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current PPF interest rate?+

The calculator defaults to 7.1 percent. PPF rates are notified by the government and can change, so update the rate if needed.

What is the PPF lock-in period?+

PPF has a 15-year lock-in. Extensions are generally available in 5-year blocks under scheme rules.

Is PPF interest taxable?+

PPF interest and maturity proceeds are currently tax-free for eligible accounts, but always verify current rules before investing.

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