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FD / RD Calculator

FD Parameters

₹1.00 L
7.0%
60 months (5.0 yrs)

Maturity Value

₹1.41 L

Principal₹1.00 L
Total Interest₹41,4,77.82
Effective Annual Yield7.19%

Bank FD Rate Comparison

Same principal (₹1.00 L) at 60 months tenure

BankRate (p.a.)InterestMaturity
SBI6.80%₹40,0,93.85₹1.40 L
HDFC Bank7.00%₹41,4,77.82₹1.41 L
ICICI Bank7.00%₹41,4,77.82₹1.41 L
Axis Bank7.10%₹42,1,74.67₹1.42 L
Kotak Mahindra7.00%₹41,4,77.82₹1.41 L

FD vs RD Comparison

Same total investment of ₹1.00 L over 60 months

Fixed Deposit

₹1.41 L

Interest: ₹41,4,77.82

Better Returns

Recurring Deposit

₹1.20 L

Interest: ₹19,8,87.98

Difference

₹21,5,90

FD earns more

What Does This Tool Do?

This FD / RD Calculator helps you compute maturity values for FD and RD deposits with compounding interest, senior citizen rates, and bank comparisons. It is designed for savers, senior citizens, students, and anyone planning safe investments who need quick and reliable results.

When Should You Use It?

You should use this tool when:

  • You want to compare FD rates across major Indian banks
  • You are a senior citizen looking for the best FD returns
  • You want to see how monthly RD deposits grow over time
  • You need to decide between investing lumpsum (FD) or monthly (RD)

How to Use This Tool

1

Enter or upload the required information

2

Click on the calculate / convert button

3

Get instant results

Common Use Cases

  • Comparing bank FD rates before booking a deposit
  • Planning retirement savings with senior citizen FD rates
  • Building an emergency fund through RD
  • Understanding TDS impact on FD interest income
  • Choosing between FD and RD for the same investment amount

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between FD and RD?

In a Fixed Deposit (FD), you invest a lumpsum amount for a fixed tenure. In a Recurring Deposit (RD), you deposit a fixed amount every month. Both offer guaranteed returns at fixed interest rates.

What is TDS on FD interest?

Banks deduct TDS at 10% if your annual FD interest exceeds Rs 40,000 (Rs 50,000 for senior citizens). You can submit Form 15G/15H to avoid TDS if your total income is below the taxable limit.

Do senior citizens get higher FD rates?

Yes, most banks offer an additional 0.25% to 0.50% higher interest rate for senior citizens (age 60+). This calculator adds 0.5% when the senior citizen toggle is enabled.

Which compounding frequency is best for FD?

More frequent compounding (monthly) gives slightly higher returns than less frequent (annually). However, the difference is minimal for typical FD tenures.