RD Calculator India 2025 — Recurring Deposit Maturity Amount
Year-wise Growth · Contributions · Inflation Adjusted · Goal Planner
Recurring Deposit (RD) is India's most popular monthly savings instrument — deposit a fixed amount every month, earn compound interest (quarterly compounding per RBI), and receive lump sum maturity at end of tenure. RD is different from SIP: RD gives guaranteed fixed returns, SIP gives market-linked returns. SBI offers up to 7.1% on 5-year RD, post office up to 6.7%, senior citizens get 0.5–0.75% extra. Calculate exact maturity for any bank or post office RD.
💹 Compound Interest Calculator
📅 Year-wise Breakdown
| Year | Opening Balance | Interest Earned | Closing Balance | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹10,381 | ₹1,10,381 | |
| 2 | ₹1,10,381 | ₹11,459 | ₹1,21,840 | |
| 3 | ₹1,21,840 | ₹12,649 | ₹1,34,489 | |
| 4 | ₹1,34,489 | ₹13,962 | ₹1,48,451 | |
| 5 | ₹1,48,451 | ₹15,411 | ₹1,63,862 |
How to Use This Compound Interest Calculator
Enter your Principal, Annual Interest Rate, Time Period, and select Compounding Frequency. Click Calculate to instantly see maturity value, year-wise growth table, and interactive chart — no login required. Switch tabs for contributions, goal planning, and frequency comparison.
Compound Interest Formula Explained
A = P × (1 + r/n)nt — where P = Principal, r = rate (decimal), n = compounding freq/year, t = years. Example: ₹1,00,000 at 10% quarterly for 5 years: A = 1,00,000 × (1.025)20 = ₹1,63,862. Simple interest gives only ₹1,50,000 — CI gives ₹13,862 more!
Real-Life Compound Interest Examples India 2025
🏦 SBI FD (7.1%): ₹10L for 5 years → ₹14.13L maturity (quarterly compounding). 📮 PPF (7.1%): ₹1.5L/year for 15 years → ₹40.68L (tax-free). 📈 Nifty 50 SIP: ₹5,000/month at 12% for 20 years → ₹49.96L (invested ₹12L). 🎓 Child Education: ₹2L today at 12% for 18 years → ₹19.46L for college.
Compound Interest vs Simple Interest
For ₹5,00,000 at 8% for 10 years — Simple Interest: ₹9,00,000. Compound Interest (Quarterly): ₹11,10,537 — ₹2,10,537 more! The power of compounding grows exponentially. At 20 years, the difference triples. Start investing early — even 5 extra years can add lakhs to your corpus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RD maturity formula in India?
RD Maturity = PMT × [(1 + r/4)^(4t) − 1] ÷ [(1 + r/4)^(1/3) − 1], where PMT = monthly deposit, r = annual rate, t = years. This accounts for quarterly compounding (as per RBI mandate). Simplified: each monthly installment earns compound interest for its remaining term. SBI example: ₹5,000/month at 7.1% for 5 years: maturity = ₹3,61,019 on ₹3,00,000 invested (₹61,019 interest).
How does RD compare to FD and SIP in India?
Comparison for ₹5,000/month over 5 years: RD (SBI 7.1%): Maturity ₹3,61,019 — guaranteed. FD (lumpsum ₹3L at start, 7.1%): ₹4,27,040 — better but requires ₹3L upfront. SIP (Nifty 50, 12% CAGR assumed): ₹4,08,347 — higher return but market risk. RD suits: risk-averse savers, no lumpsum available, guaranteed return needed. SIP suits: 5+ year horizon, inflation-beating return goal, market risk tolerance.
What is the current RD interest rate for SBI, Post Office, HDFC in 2025?
Current RD rates (Jan 2025 approximate — check bank website for latest): SBI RD: 6.8–7.1% (1–5 years). HDFC Bank RD: 7.0–7.25% (1–5 years). ICICI Bank RD: 6.9–7.2%. Post Office RD (5-year): 6.7%. Senior citizens: +0.5% over regular rates. Tax-saving RD: not available (RD interest is fully taxable). Corporate FDs (Bajaj, Mahindra): 7.5–8.05% but carry higher risk. Compare current rates at respective bank websites.
Is TDS deducted on RD interest? How to avoid it?
Yes — TDS at 10% if annual interest across all deposits at one bank exceeds ₹40,000 (₹50,000 for senior citizens). TDS not applicable below this threshold. To avoid TDS: submit Form 15G (below 60 years) or Form 15H (senior citizens) at bank — valid if total income is below taxable limit. TDS deducted doesn't mean final tax — if you are in 30% slab, you pay additional tax when filing ITR. RD interest must be declared as "Income from Other Sources" every year.