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Find what your Public Provident Fund grows to at the current 7.1% rate, tax-free, over 15 years and with 5-year extensions.

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Your PPF account

Current rate 7.1% a year (Oct–Dec 2026). Set by the government each quarter.

₹
₹500₹1.5 L
% p.a.
1%15%
yrs
15 yrs50 yrs

PPF matures after 15 years and can be extended in blocks of 5 years, with or without fresh deposits.

Your PPF at maturity

15 years at 7.1%, compounded yearly.

Maturity value₹40,68,209tax-free
Total deposited
₹22,50,000
Interest earned
₹18,18,209
Maturity value
₹40,68,209
Maturity value₹40.68 L
  • PPF interest and maturity are tax-free. A taxable FD would need to pay about 10.3% to match 7.1% for someone in the 30% slab.
  • In the old tax regime, deposits count towards 80C: up to ₹46,800 of tax saved each year at the 30% slab.
  • In today's money, at 6% inflation, the maturity is worth about ₹16,97,522.
  • Deposit by 5 April each year: PPF interest is worked out on the lowest balance between the 5th and the end of each month.

Growth year by year

The gap between the lines is what compounding earns you.

  • PPF balance
  • Deposited
YearDepositedDepositedGainPPF balance
Year 1₹1,50,000₹1,50,000₹10,650₹1,60,650
Year 2₹1,50,000₹3,00,000₹32,706₹3,32,706
Year 3₹1,50,000₹4,50,000₹66,978₹5,16,978
Year 4₹1,50,000₹6,00,000₹1,14,334₹7,14,334
Year 5₹1,50,000₹7,50,000₹1,75,701₹9,25,701
Year 6₹1,50,000₹9,00,000₹2,52,076₹11,52,076
Year 7₹1,50,000₹10,50,000₹3,44,524₹13,94,524
Year 8₹1,50,000₹12,00,000₹4,54,185₹16,54,185
Year 9₹1,50,000₹13,50,000₹5,82,282₹19,32,282
Year 10₹1,50,000₹15,00,000₹7,30,124₹22,30,124
Year 11₹1,50,000₹16,50,000₹8,99,113₹25,49,113
Year 12₹1,50,000₹18,00,000₹10,90,750₹28,90,750
Year 13₹1,50,000₹19,50,000₹13,06,643₹32,56,643
Year 14₹1,50,000₹21,00,000₹15,48,515₹36,48,515
Year 15₹1,50,000₹22,50,000₹18,18,209₹40,68,209

About this calculator

How to use the PPF calculator

  1. Enter how much you will deposit each year (₹500 to ₹1.5 lakh).
  2. Keep the current 7.1% rate or test a different one.
  3. Choose 15 years or extend in 5-year blocks.
  4. Read your tax-free maturity and the year-wise balance.

PPF maturity at 7.1%

Yearly deposit15 years20 years25 years
₹12,000₹3,25,457₹5,32,663₹8,24,641
₹50,000₹13,56,070₹22,19,429₹34,36,005
₹1,00,000₹27,12,139₹44,38,859₹68,72,010
₹1,50,000₹40,68,209₹66,58,288₹1,03,08,015

PPF rules at a glance

  • Deposit ₹500 to ₹1.5 lakh a year; one account per person.
  • 15-year lock-in, extendable in 5-year blocks.
  • Interest 7.1% (Oct–Dec 2026), compounded yearly, fully tax-free.
  • 80C deduction in the old regime; see the income tax calculator.
  • Open at any post office or authorised bank.

Frequently asked questions

What is the PPF interest rate now?

7.1% a year for October–December 2026, compounded yearly. The government sets small savings rates every quarter; PPF has been at 7.1% for several years.

How is PPF interest calculated?

Interest is worked out every month on the lowest balance between the 5th and the last day of the month, and credited once a year on 31 March. Depositing before the 5th, ideally by 5 April for a yearly deposit, earns the most.

How much can I invest in PPF?

At least ₹500 and at most ₹1.5 lakh in a financial year, in one go or in instalments. Deposits above ₹1.5 lakh earn no interest.

Is PPF tax-free?

Yes. PPF has exempt-exempt-exempt status: interest and maturity are tax-free, and in the old tax regime deposits qualify for the 80C deduction of up to ₹1.5 lakh.

Can I extend my PPF account after 15 years?

Yes, in blocks of 5 years, with or without fresh deposits. To continue depositing you must apply within one year of maturity using the prescribed form.

Can I withdraw from PPF before maturity?

Partial withdrawals are allowed from the 7th financial year, subject to limits. Loans against the balance are available from the 3rd to the 6th year. Premature closure is allowed after 5 years only for specific reasons, such as serious illness or higher education.

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