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PPF Calculator India

Project your Public Provident Fund corpus over 15 years with extensions. See year-by-year growth, tax-free interest earned, and partial withdrawal eligibility.

Project your Public Provident Fund corpus over 15 years with extensions. See year-by-year growth, tax-free interest earned, and partial withdrawal eligibility.

  • Get an instant result with the exact inputs that matter for this metric.
  • Compare scenarios quickly (best case vs worst case) before taking action.
  • Understand what the output means and how traders/investors use it in practice.
  • Use it for planning and education — no login required.

PPF Calculator — Public Provident Fund

Current PPF rate: 7.1% p.a. (Q1 FY 2025-26). Tax-free interest. EEE status — Exempt on investment, growth, and withdrawal.

Max: ₹1,50,000/year

Each = 5 additional years

Maturity Corpus

₹40,68,209

After 15 years

Total Invested

₹22,50,000

Tax-Free Interest

₹18,18,209

Wealth Multiple

1.81×

Year-by-Year Projection

YearContributionInterestBalancePartial WD?
Year 1₹1,50,000₹10,650₹1,60,650Not yet
Year 5₹1,50,000₹61,368₹9,25,701Not yet
Year 10₹1,50,000₹1,47,842₹22,30,124✓ Eligible
Year 15₹1,50,000₹2,69,695₹40,68,209✓ Eligible

* Partial withdrawal: Up to 50% of balance at end of 4th year (from Year 7). Loan facility available from Year 3 to Year 6.

DETAILS

About this PPF Calculator

This section explains what the calculator does, what goes into the result, and how to interpret the output so you can apply it confidently.

What this tool does

Purpose

This calculator turns a few key inputs into a clear output you can act on — a number that traders and investors commonly use for planning and decision-making.

Use it to compare scenarios quickly and to understand the trade-offs behind the final result.

When it is helpful

  • To sanity-check assumptions before committing money.
  • To compare two or more scenarios side-by-side (conservative vs aggressive).
  • To convert a “feel” into a number you can plan around.
  • To learn what the metric means and how it is used in practice.

How to read the result

Interpretation

Treat the output as a planning number. Small changes in inputs (time, rate, price, quantity, risk, or cashflows) can change the outcome meaningfully — so keep assumptions realistic.

If the tool returns multiple outputs, focus on the ones that drive decisions (e.g., net result, breakeven, or risk-adjusted value), not just the biggest number.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Using overly optimistic return assumptions.
  • Ignoring fees/taxes where they matter.
  • Optimizing precision instead of making a better decision.
  • Treating the result as a prediction instead of a plan.

Example calculations and results

Example 1 (max contribution, 15 years)

Annual deposit ₹1,50,000, Rate 7.1%, Extensions 0, Opening balance ₹0

Total invested₹22.50 L
Maturity corpus₹40.68 L
Tax-free interest₹18.18 L
Tenure15 years

Graphical view

Invested
₹22.50 L
Interest
₹18.18 L
Maturity
₹40.68 L

Example 2 (with opening balance + extensions)

Annual deposit ₹1,00,000, Rate 7.1%, Extensions 2 (10 yrs), Opening balance ₹5,00,000

Total invested₹30.00 L
Maturity corpus₹96.50 L
Tax-free interest₹66.50 L
Tenure25 years

Graphical view

Invested
₹30.00 L
Interest
₹66.50 L
Maturity
₹96.50 L

HOW IT WORKS

Simple steps to get your result

1

Enter Annual Deposit

Input your annual PPF contribution (maximum ₹1.5 lakh per year).

2

Set Extensions

PPF matures in 15 years but can be extended in 5-year blocks. Enter number of 5-year extensions.

3

See Maturity Corpus

Get total maturity value, total interest earned (fully tax-free), and partial withdrawal eligibility by year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is PPF interest really tax-free?+

Yes — PPF has EEE tax status in India. Investment qualifies for 80C deduction (old regime), interest earned is completely tax-free, and the maturity amount is entirely tax-free. No other investment offers all three.

What is the PPF interest rate?+

The government revises PPF interest rate quarterly. It has been at 7.1% since April 2020. Historical rates ranged from 7.1% to 12%. This calculator defaults to 7.1% but you can change it.

When can I make partial withdrawals?+

Partial withdrawals are allowed from Year 7 (the 7th financial year from account opening). You can withdraw up to 50% of the balance at the end of the 4th year preceding the withdrawal year.

Can I extend PPF beyond 15 years?+

Yes — after 15-year maturity, you can extend in 5-year blocks any number of times. You can extend with or without contributions. Extending with contributions continues to earn compounded tax-free interest.

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