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Post Office FD Calculator

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Total interest
363
Deposit amount
5,000
Maturiity amount
5,363

Features of Post Office FD Calculator

Post office fixed deposit (POFD) is a fixed return savings scheme provided by India Post. The plan is available at all the Indian Post offices. You can open an FD account at your nearest post office branch and expect guaranteed returns. Here are some of the important features of POFD:

  • The interest rate provided in POFD ranges between 6.9% and7.7% depending on the time period of investment you choose
  • The interest is calculated quarterly but paid on an annual basis
  • The investor can use the deposits made in POFD to avail a loan
  • The POFD scheme offers  multiple tenure options, which ranges from one to five years
  • FD scheme can be started with a minimum amount of Rs 1,000

The different rate of interest offered on different tenues are as follows:

Tenure

General Citizen Rate (%pa)

Senior Citizen Rate (%pa)

11 months 30 days - 11 months 30 days

6.9

6.9

1 year - 1 year 11 months 30 days

7

7

2 years - 2 years 11 months 30 days

7.1

7.1

3 years - 4 years 11 months 29 days

7.5

7.5

Note: All interest rates shown above are as on January 3, 2024

How to Calculate Interest on Post office FD?

Calculating returns from post office fixed deposits (POFDs) is done using the following formula:

M = P x (1 + i/4)^(n x 4)

In which,

M = Final value of the maturity

P = Principal invested amount

i = Interest rate offered in the FD

n = tenure of investment in years

Note: The above formula is for interest compounded quarterly.

Example:

Let’s assume you want to invest Rs 2 lakh in the post office fixed deposit for a tenure of five years, on which you will get an interest rate of 7.7% per annum.

P = 2,00,000

i = 7.7

n = 5

Therefore, M = 2,00.000 x (1 + 7.7/4)^(5 x 4)

M = Rs 2,77,000

How to use post office FD calculator

Individuals can use post office FD calculator in the following steps:

  • Enter the amount, FD tenure and FD interest rates
  • Click on ‘Calculate’
  • The FD maturity amount and interest amount earned will be displayed

Post Office FD Investment Rules

A few of the rules related to Post Office FD investment are as follows:

  • Post Office Fixed Deposit (POFD)can be opened offline by cash or cheque.
  • For deposits made via cheques, the date of realization of the cheque will be the opening date of the FD. The interest will be calculated from this particular date only
  • Transfer from one post office to the other can be initiated easily
  • While interest is compounded quarterly, payouts are done annually
  • There are no special interest rates for senior citizens.
  • Minors (over 10 years of age) can open accounts under valid guardianship. After attaining 18 years of age, minors should get the account converted in their name.
  • The minimum investment is Rs 1,000 and there is no maximum investment limit.
  • There is no restriction on the number of FD accounts an investor can open. Each FD is treated as a different account.
  • A nominee to post office FD savings account can be added even after opening the account.
  • Upon maturity, the post office FD can be renewed with the same tenure. The applicable interest rate would be the rate available on the day of maturity.
  • Premature withdrawal facility is allowed only after completion of six months of the FD tenure. However, premature withdrawal attracts a penalty of 1%.
  • After the post office FD matures, and the depositor doesn’t withdraw the amount, they are not entitled to extra interest after the tenure of the FD

Benefits of Using Post Office Fixed Deposit Calculator

Some of the benefits of using the online FD calculator are as follows:

Accuracy in outcomes: An online Post Office fixed deposit calculator can save time and provide accurate results within a few seconds.

Helps to get customised results: Post Office FD provides various investment tenures with different interest rates. Using an FD calculator, you can adjust various parameters of FD investment such as principal amount, investment tenure, and rate of interest and get results as per your requirement. This permits you to plan ahead so that you can get the most out of your investment.

Free of cost: PO FD Calculator is readily accessible on various websites. You can use it multiple times without the need for any payments. Also, you do not require any login credentials. You can access it from anywhere anytime.

Prior to investing in Post Office fixed deposit scheme, it is always beneficial to evaluate what your investment will bring in. If you have been planning to invest in Post Office FD scheme, you can use the Upstox Post Office FD calculator and check out the interest amount you’d receive for a particular scheme.

India Post FD Interest Rates

Post office FD interest rates from January 1, 2024 to March 31, 2024

Period 

Rate

1-year account

6.9%

2-year account

7.0%

3-year account

7.1%

5-year account

7.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can a minor open a fixed deposit in his/her name?
How is a post office FD calculator different from normal FD calculator?
Is there a cap on the maximum investment amount?
Can I avail the benefit of Section 80C of Income Tax Act for opening a 5-year fixed deposit account?
Can I save tax on post office FD returns?
Can I make premature withdrawal from my post office FD?
Can I take out a loan on post office FD?
Can I get a monthly interest on FD in the post office?
How many years will FD double in the post office?
Is Post Office FD Safe?
Which FD is the best bank or post office?
What is Post Office Time Deposit?
How much can be deposited in the post office?
Does the post office deduct TDS on FD?
What is the penalty for premature withdrawal of a fixed deposit in the post office?
Can I withdraw money from any post office in India?
Is FD better than NSC?

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