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RD Calculator

Calculate your Recurring Deposit maturity amount and total interest earned. RD compounding is done quarterly in India. Supports all bank RD tenures.

Currency
RD Details
Monthly Deposit₹5,000
₹100₹1,00,000
Annual Interest Rate7%
%
1%15%
Tenure12 Months
Mo
3 Mo120 Mo
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Maturity Amount
Total Deposited
Interest Earned
Maturity Amount
Effective Annual Yield
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Did You Know?
RD vs SIP over 10 years
Rs.5000/month for 10 years: RD at 7% gives Rs.8.7L. SIP in equity at 12% gives Rs.11.6L. The Rs.2.9L gap shows the power of equity compounding. For goals beyond 5 years, SIP wins clearly.

How to use this calculator

1

Enter monthly deposit

The fixed amount you commit every month.

2

Set rate and tenure

Check your bank current RD rate. Senior citizens get extra 0.25-0.50%.

3

Read maturity amount

See total deposited, interest earned, and final corpus.

The formula explained

Maturity = Sum of: Monthly x (1 + r/4)^(quarters remaining)

Each monthly instalment earns quarterly compound interest for its remaining tenure. r = Annual rate divided by 400.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between RD and FD?

FD requires a one-time lump sum. RD is fixed monthly deposits over a period. RD is ideal when you save consistently each month rather than having a lump sum available.

Is RD interest taxable?

Yes. RD interest is taxable as Income from Other Sources at your slab rate. TDS at 10% applies if total bank interest exceeds Rs.40,000 per year.

Can I break an RD before maturity?

Yes with a penalty — typically 1% less than the applicable rate for the completed period.

RD or SIP — which is better?

SIP in equity funds has historically returned 12-15% versus RD at 6-7.5%. RD is capital-guaranteed. Use RD for short-term goals under 3 years, SIP for 5+ year goals.

What is better: RD or FD?

FD gives a lump sum investment and slightly higher interest. RD builds savings monthly and suits regular savers. RD interest rates are typically 0.25-0.5% lower than FD. Choose RD if you need disciplined monthly saving.

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