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PPF Calculator (Existing Accounts)

Project returns on an existing Public Provident Fund account

Rates as of 2026-06-17
₹500₹1,50,000

Minimum: ₹500/year | Maximum: ₹1,50,000/year

69

Current PPF rate: 7.1% (as of 2026-06-17)

1550

PPF has a lock-in period of 15 years (extendable in blocks of 5 years)

Maturity Value

₹40,68,209

Total Investment₹22,50,000
Interest Earned₹18,18,209
Total return over 15 years80.81%

Investment Breakdown

Growth Over Time

Tax Benefits

  • • Investment qualifies for deduction u/s 80C (up to ₹1.5L)
  • • Interest earned is tax-free
  • • Maturity amount is tax-free (EEE status)

Important Notes:

  • PPF account has a lock-in period of 15 years from the end of the financial year in which it was opened
  • Partial withdrawals are allowed from the 7th year onwards
  • Interest rates are set by the Government of India quarterly
  • NRIs cannot open new PPF accounts but can continue existing ones until maturity
  • This calculator applies interest at the end of each year (the yearly deposit is added, then interest is credited)
  • PPF rate as of 2026-06-17

NRIs cannot open new PPF accounts but may continue an account opened while resident until maturity. Illustrative estimate, not financial advice.

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