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Calculate your maturity wealth, total interest earned, and Section 80C tax benefits under Public Provident Fund rules.

1,50,000
₹500 (Min)₹1,50,000 (Max 80C Limit)
15 Years
15 Yrs (Base Lock-in)50 Yrs (With 5-Yr Extensions)
7.1%
Maturity Breakdown

Expected Maturity Amount

40,68,209

Total Investment (15 Yrs)22,50,000
Total Guaranteed Interest+₹18,18,209
Lock-In Tenure15 Years
💡 EEE Tax Exemption: Deposits qualify for Sec 80C deductions, and all accrued interest + maturity corpus are 100% tax-free.

How Public Provident Fund (PPF) Works

The Public Provident Fund is a government-backed, long-term savings scheme offering guaranteed interest rates and complete tax exemption under the EEE (Exempt-Exempt-Exempt) framework.

Key Rules to Maximize PPF Returns:

  • Rule of the 5th: Deposit money on or before the 5th of every month to earn interest for that full calendar month.
  • Compounding Schedule: Interest is calculated monthly on the lowest balance between the 5th and the end of the month, but credited annually on March 31st.
  • Account Extension: After the mandatory 15-year tenure, you can extend your PPF account indefinitely in blocks of 5 years, with or without making fresh contributions.