Know exactly what your FD matures to.

Enter your deposit amount, interest rate, and tenure. PaisaCalc works out your exact maturity value, total interest earned, and a year-by-year growth breakdown.

Years
Months
Days
Annually
Semi-annually
Quarterly
Monthly
Maturity amount after 5 years
₹1,40,000
Amount invested₹1,00,000
Interest earned₹40,000
FD growth, year by year
Amount invested
Interest earned
Amount (₹)
Year
Each bar is your FD's value at the end of that year. The green base is what you invested - it never changes. The gold on top is interest earned so far. The dashed line marks your original deposit, so anything above it is pure interest. Hover a bar for exact figures.

Year-by-year growth

How your FD balance builds up, year after year. Click any year to see the month-by-month growth.
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YearOpening balanceInterestClosing balance

How much will you actually keep, after tax?

FD interest is added to your taxable income and taxed at your income tax slab — not a flat rate. Pick your slab to see what you'd actually keep.

0% — no tax
5%
20%
30%
Interest earned (pre-tax)
₹40,000
Tax at 20% slab: ₹8,000
Post-tax maturity value
₹1,32,000
Post-tax interest: ₹32,000
Banks deduct TDS at 10% (20% without PAN on file) if your total interest from that bank crosses ₹50,000 in a year (₹1,00,000 for senior citizens) — but that's just withheld upfront. Your actual tax owed is based on your slab above; you settle the difference when filing your return.

What if you break this FD early?

Most banks apply a penalty by cutting your effective rate if you withdraw before maturity — here's roughly what you'd walk away with.

Years
Months
You'd receive
₹1,08,000
At 6% (7% booked − 1% penalty), held 2 years
Interest given up by breaking early
₹22,000
vs. holding to full maturity
This is an approximation — actual premature withdrawal terms (applicable rate, penalty %) vary by bank. Check your specific FD's terms and conditions.

Want a regular income instead of a lump sum?

A non-cumulative FD pays out interest each period instead of reinvesting it — using the same amount, rate, and tenure as above.

Monthly
Quarterly
Half-yearly
Annually
Payout per period
₹583 /mo
Total interest over tenure: ₹35,000
Your ₹1,00,000 principal is returned separately at maturity.
Or work backward: want a target income?
Deposit needed:
₹34,28,571
Non-cumulative payouts are simple interest on your original deposit — they don't compound, since interest is paid out each period instead of being reinvested. That's why the payout stays flat every period at the same rate.

How FD maturity is calculated

Fixed Deposits grow through compound interest, but the compounding frequency your bank uses changes your actual return, even at the same advertised rate.

The formula

FD maturity value is calculated using your deposit amount, the periodic interest rate, and the number of compounding periods over your tenure:

Maturity Value = P × (1 + r/n)n × t

Where P is your deposit amount, r is your annual interest rate, n is the number of times interest compounds per year (4 for quarterly), and t is your tenure in years. Any leftover part-period (less than a full quarter, month, etc.) is added on top as simple interest for that stub, which is how most Indian banks handle a tenure that doesn't divide evenly into whole compounding periods.

Why compounding frequency matters

Banks typically advertise an annual interest rate, but most compound it quarterly behind the scenes - meaning interest is calculated and added to your balance four times a year, not once. The more frequently interest compounds, the faster your money grows, since each round of interest starts earning its own interest sooner. That's why two FDs at the same "7% annual rate" can mature to slightly different amounts if one compounds quarterly and the other compounds annually.

This calculator defaults to quarterly, since that's the most common convention for Indian bank FDs - but you can switch it to match your specific FD's terms.

Cumulative vs. non-cumulative FDs

The main calculator above assumes a cumulative FD - interest is reinvested and compounds until maturity, when you receive one lump sum. A non-cumulative FD instead pays out interest to you periodically (monthly, quarterly, or annually) rather than reinvesting it, so you get smaller regular payouts and just your original principal back at the end - useful if you need regular income rather than a lump sum. Use the payout section below the calculator to see your exact non-cumulative payout amount.

Common questions

How often do banks compound FD interest?

Most Indian banks compound FD interest quarterly by default, though some offer monthly or annual compounding options. This calculator defaults to quarterly, but you can change it to match your specific FD scheme.

What is the difference between a cumulative and non-cumulative FD?

A cumulative FD reinvests interest back into the deposit, so you receive one lump sum at maturity - this is what this calculator shows. A non-cumulative FD pays out interest periodically instead, so you receive smaller regular payouts and only your original principal back at maturity.

Is FD interest taxable?

Yes, FD interest is added to your total income and taxed according to your income tax slab. Banks also deduct TDS if your total interest from that bank crosses the threshold set by the Income Tax Department in a financial year. Use the tax calculator below to see your actual post-tax maturity value at your slab.

What happens if I withdraw my FD before maturity?

Most banks charge a premature withdrawal penalty, typically reducing your effective interest rate by 0.5% to 1%, and you earn interest only for the period you actually held the deposit. Terms vary by bank, so check your specific FD's premature withdrawal policy - or use the premature withdrawal calculator below to see exactly what you'd receive.

Do senior citizens get a higher FD interest rate?

Yes - most Indian banks offer senior citizens (60+) an additional 0.25% to 0.75% over the standard rate, with 0.50% being the most common bonus. Toggle "I'm a senior citizen" in the calculator above to see how this changes your maturity value.

How can I get a monthly income from my FD instead of a lump sum?

Choose a non-cumulative FD, where the bank pays out interest each period (monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or annually) instead of reinvesting it, and returns your original principal separately at maturity. Use the payout section below to see your exact payout amount, or work backward from a target income to the deposit you'd need.

Is my FD money safe if the bank fails?

Bank deposits in India, including FDs, are insured by DICGC (Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation) up to ₹5 lakh per depositor per bank - this covers your principal plus accrued interest combined, not each account separately. If you hold more than ₹5 lakh with one bank, consider spreading it across multiple banks to stay within the insured limit at each.

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