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FD Calculator — Fixed Deposit Maturity India

Calculate Fixed Deposit maturity amount and total interest earned for any bank FD or post office time deposit. Supports quarterly, monthly, half-yearly, and annual compounding.

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Principal Invested
Total Interest Earned
Maturity Amount

How FD Interest Is Calculated

Indian banks use the compound interest formula with quarterly compounding (most common):

A = P × (1 + r/n)n × t

FD Tax Rules You Must Know

Typical FD Rates (Indicative, 2025)

Bank Type1 Year3 Year5 Year
SBI / HDFC / ICICI6.5-6.8%6.5-7.0%6.5-7.0%
Small Finance Banks7.5-8.5%7.5-8.5%7.5-9.0%
Post Office TD6.9%7.1%7.5%
Senior citizen add-on+0.25-0.5%+0.25-0.5%+0.25-0.5%

FD Example — ₹5,00,000 at 7% for 5 Years, Quarterly Compounding

Frequently Asked Questions

How is FD maturity calculated?

A = P × (1 + r/n)n × t with quarterly compounding (n=4) being the Indian standard.

Is FD interest taxable?

Yes, fully taxable at your slab rate in both regimes. TDS at 10% if interest exceeds ₹40K/year (₹50K seniors).

Can I save tax with FD?

Yes — 5-year Tax-Saver FD qualifies for 80C up to ₹1.5L under Old Regime. Interest still taxable.

What are current FD rates?

Major banks: 6.5-7.5%. Small Finance Banks: 7.5-9%. Post Office TD: 7-7.5%. Seniors get +0.25-0.5%.

FD vs PPF vs Debt MF?

FD: safe, taxable interest. PPF: 7.1% tax-free, 15-year. Debt MF: 7-9% market-linked, slab-rate taxed. Short-term → FD; long-term → PPF/Debt MF often better.

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