PPF Calculator

Calculate PPF maturity amount with year-by-year breakdown. See total investment, interest earned, and maturity value.

Last updated: June 1, 2026

Maturity Amount
40,68,209
Total Investment
22,50,000
Total Interest
18,18,209
Year-by-Year Breakdown
YearDepositInterestBalance
11,50,00010,6501,60,650
21,50,00022,0563,32,706
31,50,00034,2725,16,978
41,50,00047,3557,14,334
51,50,00061,3689,25,701
61,50,00076,37511,52,076
71,50,00092,44713,94,524
81,50,0001,09,66116,54,185
91,50,0001,28,09719,32,282
101,50,0001,47,84222,30,124
111,50,0001,68,98925,49,113
121,50,0001,91,63728,90,750
131,50,0002,15,89332,56,643
141,50,0002,41,87236,48,515
151,50,0002,69,69540,68,209

What is PPF Calculator?

A PPF (Public Provident Fund) calculator projects your maturity amount for India's most popular government-backed savings scheme. PPF offers guaranteed returns (currently 7.1% annually), tax-free interest, and an EEE (Exempt-Exempt-Exempt) tax benefit — contributions get Section 80C deduction, interest is tax-free, and maturity proceeds are tax-free. With a 15-year lock-in (extendable in 5-year blocks), PPF is designed for long-term wealth building with sovereign safety guarantee.

How It Works

Enter your annual contribution (₹500 minimum, ₹1.5 lakh maximum), the current interest rate, and tenure. The tool calculates year-by-year compound growth, since PPF interest is compounded annually. Each year's interest is calculated on the previous year's closing balance plus that year's contribution. The breakdown shows how much is your total investment versus earned interest, revealing the significant compounding effect over 15+ years. It also shows the tax savings from Section 80C deductions.

Common Use Cases

  • Planning annual PPF contributions to maximize the ₹1.5 lakh Section 80C limit
  • Projecting PPF maturity value for financial goal planning (home, education, retirement)
  • Comparing PPF returns with other fixed-income instruments like FDs and debt funds
  • Understanding the benefit of making contributions early in the financial year (before April 5)
  • Planning PPF account extension strategy after the initial 15-year maturity period
  • Calculating the effective post-tax return of PPF compared to taxable alternatives

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current PPF interest rate?

The PPF interest rate is 7.1% per annum (as of FY2024-25), compounded annually.

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