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FD Calculator
Plan Fixed Deposits across banks with confidence. Enter principal, rate and tenure to see your maturity value and exactly how much interest you'll earn over the term.
Crunching the numbers…
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Methodology
How we calculate this
M = P × (1 + r/n)^(n·t)
- Interest is taxable as per your slab — apply the post-tax rate for a true picture.
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Frequently asked
- How often do banks compound FD interest?
- Most Indian banks compound FD interest quarterly, which is the default here. Some products offer monthly or half-yearly — change the frequency to match.
- Is FD interest taxable?
- Yes, FD interest is taxable as 'Income from Other Sources' at your slab. The tool shows pre-tax maturity.
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