Public Provident Fund India Calculator

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Public Provident Fund (PPF) India Calculator

Min ₹500, Max ₹1.5 Lakh per year
Your existing balance, if any
Minimum 15 years
Current rate is 7.1% (Q1 FY2024-25)

Fill in the details above and click 'Calculate' to see your PPF maturity.

function calculatePPF() { var annualContribution = parseFloat(document.getElementById("annualContribution").value); var currentPPFBalance = parseFloat(document.getElementById("currentPPFBalance").value); var investmentPeriod = parseInt(document.getElementById("investmentPeriod").value); var ppfInterestRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById("ppfInterestRate").value) / 100; // Input validation if (isNaN(annualContribution) || annualContribution 150000) { document.getElementById("ppfResult").innerHTML = "Please enter a valid Annual Contribution between ₹500 and ₹1,50,000."; return; } if (isNaN(currentPPFBalance) || currentPPFBalance < 0) { document.getElementById("ppfResult").innerHTML = "Please enter a valid Current PPF Balance (non-negative)."; return; } if (isNaN(investmentPeriod) || investmentPeriod < 15) { document.getElementById("ppfResult").innerHTML = "Please enter a valid Investment Period (minimum 15 years)."; return; } if (isNaN(ppfInterestRate) || ppfInterestRate 0.15) { // Assuming max 15% for realism document.getElementById("ppfResult").innerHTML = "Please enter a valid Interest Rate (e.g., 7.1 for 7.1%)."; return; } var totalInvestedPrincipal = currentPPFBalance; var maturityAmount = currentPPFBalance; for (var i = 0; i < investmentPeriod; i++) { maturityAmount += annualContribution; maturityAmount *= (1 + ppfInterestRate); totalInvestedPrincipal += annualContribution; } var totalInterestEarned = maturityAmount – totalInvestedPrincipal; document.getElementById("ppfResult").innerHTML = "

PPF Maturity Details:

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Understanding the Public Provident Fund (PPF) in India

The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a popular long-term savings and investment scheme in India, backed by the Government of India. It's designed to encourage small savings by offering attractive returns and significant tax benefits, making it a cornerstone of financial planning for many Indians.

Key Features and Benefits of PPF

  • Government Backed: Being a government-backed scheme, PPF offers a high degree of safety and security for your investments.
  • Attractive Interest Rates: The interest rate for PPF is declared quarterly by the government. While it can fluctuate, it generally remains competitive compared to other fixed-income instruments. For Q1 FY2024-25, the rate is 7.1% p.a.
  • Tax Benefits (EEE Status): PPF enjoys an 'Exempt-Exempt-Exempt' (EEE) status. This means:
    • Contributions are eligible for deduction under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act (up to ₹1.5 Lakh per financial year).
    • The interest earned is tax-exempt.
    • The maturity amount is also tax-exempt.
  • Long-Term Investment: The minimum tenure for a PPF account is 15 years. After maturity, it can be extended in blocks of 5 years, allowing for continued tax-free growth.
  • Minimum and Maximum Contributions: You can contribute a minimum of ₹500 and a maximum of ₹1.5 Lakh in a financial year. Contributions can be made in a lump sum or in installments.
  • Loan and Withdrawal Facilities: PPF accounts offer partial withdrawal facilities after 7 years and loan facilities from the 3rd to the 6th financial year, subject to certain conditions.

Who Can Open a PPF Account?

Any Indian resident individual can open a PPF account. A minor can also have an account opened on their behalf by a guardian. Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are not eligible to open new PPF accounts, but existing accounts can be continued until maturity.

How the PPF Calculator Works

Our PPF calculator helps you estimate the maturity amount of your PPF investment based on your annual contributions, current balance, investment period, and the prevailing interest rate. Here's a breakdown of the inputs:

  • Annual Contribution (₹): This is the amount you plan to invest in your PPF account each financial year. Remember the limits: ₹500 to ₹1.5 Lakh.
  • Current PPF Balance (₹): If you already have an existing PPF account, enter your current balance here. If you're starting fresh, enter 0.
  • Investment Period (Years): This is the total number of years you plan to invest. The minimum tenure for PPF is 15 years. You can extend it in 5-year blocks after maturity.
  • Current PPF Interest Rate (% p.a.): Enter the current interest rate applicable to PPF. This rate is subject to change by the government quarterly.

The calculator then projects your total investment (principal), the total interest earned over the period, and the final maturity amount, assuming annual compounding of interest.

Example Calculation

Let's say you start a new PPF account with:

  • Annual Contribution: ₹1,00,000
  • Current PPF Balance: ₹0
  • Investment Period: 15 Years
  • Interest Rate: 7.1% p.a.

After 15 years, your total investment would be ₹15,00,000 (₹1,00,000 x 15 years). The calculator would show a maturity amount significantly higher than this, due to the power of compounding interest. For these inputs, the maturity amount would be approximately ₹27,12,498, with total interest earned around ₹12,12,498.

Important Considerations

  • Interest Calculation: PPF interest is calculated on the lowest balance between the 5th and the last day of each month. To maximize interest, it's advisable to deposit your annual contribution before the 5th of April each year, or monthly contributions before the 5th of each month. Our calculator simplifies this by assuming annual compounding on the total annual contribution.
  • Rate Changes: The interest rate is not fixed for the entire 15-year period and can change quarterly. The calculator uses the rate you input for the entire period for projection purposes.
  • Financial Planning: PPF is an excellent tool for long-term goals like retirement planning, children's education, or buying a house, thanks to its tax benefits and guaranteed returns.

Use this calculator to plan your PPF investments effectively and visualize the potential growth of your savings!

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