What is the formula for FD maturity calculation?

FD Maturity = P × (1 + r/n)^(n×t), where P is principal, r is annual interest rate, n is compounding frequency per year (4 for quarterly, 12 for monthly), and t is time in years.

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Q: Is FD interest taxable in India?

Yes, FD interest is fully taxable as per your income tax slab. Banks deduct 10% TDS if interest exceeds ₹40,000/year (₹50,000 for senior citizens). Tax-saving FDs (5-year lock-in) qualify for 80C deduction.

🏦Indian Bank FD Rates (April 2026)

Approximate rates for 1-year FDs. Senior citizens get +0.50% extra. Always check the latest rates with the bank.

Bank	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	Senior
SBI	6.80%	6.75%	6.50%	+0.50%
HDFC Bank	6.60%	7.00%	7.00%	+0.50%
ICICI Bank	6.70%	7.00%	7.00%	+0.50%
Axis Bank	6.70%	7.10%	7.00%	+0.50%
Kotak Mahindra	7.00%	7.00%	6.20%	+0.50%
Post Office TD	6.90%	7.10%	7.50%	Same

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the formula for FD calculation? +

FD Maturity = P × (1 + r/n)^(n×t), where P = Principal, r = Annual interest rate (decimal), n = Compounding frequency per year (4 for quarterly, 12 for monthly), t = Time in years.

Is FD interest taxable? +

Yes. FD interest is fully taxable as per your income tax slab. Banks deduct 10% TDS if interest exceeds ₹40,000/year (₹50,000 for senior citizens). You can submit Form 15G/15H to avoid TDS if eligible. Tax-saving FDs (5-year lock-in) qualify for Section 80C deduction up to ₹1.5 lakh.

Quarterly vs Monthly compounding - which is better? +

Monthly compounding gives slightly higher returns. For ₹1 lakh at 7% for 5 years: Quarterly = ₹1,41,478 | Monthly = ₹1,41,762. Difference is small but monthly is marginally better. Most Indian banks use Quarterly compounding by default.

Can I break FD before maturity? +

Yes, you can break your FD anytime, but you'll get 0.5-1% LESS interest as penalty. Some banks offer "no-penalty" FDs but at slightly lower rates. Senior citizens often get penalty waivers in select banks.

FD vs Mutual Funds vs PPF? +

FD: 6-7.5% returns (taxable) - SAFE. Mutual Funds: 12-15% returns - HIGH RISK. PPF: 7.1% returns (tax-free) - SAFE but 15-yr lock. For emergency funds and short-term goals (1-3 years), FD is best. For long-term wealth, combine PPF + Mutual Funds.

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