Maturity Amount

₹1,41,478

Interest Earned

₹41,478

Principal

₹1,00,000

SBI FD Calculator

SBI FD rates for general public range from 3.5% to 7% depending on tenure. Senior citizens get an additional 0.5%. Compounded quarterly.

Last updated: ·Source: DICGC deposit insurance

Principal

₹1,00,000

Interest Earned

₹23,144

Maturity Amount

₹1,23,144

Calculated with quarterly compounding (standard for most Indian banks). Actual maturity may vary by bank.

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What is the FD Calculator?

A Fixed Deposit (FD) is one of the safest investment options in India — you lock in a fixed interest rate for a chosen tenure (7 days to 10 years). Bank FDs are insured up to ₹5 lakh per depositor per bank under DICGC. Most Indian banks compound FD interest quarterly.

Formula

A = P × (1 + r/4)^(4t) [quarterly compounding]
P
= FD principal (₹)
r
= Annual interest rate (decimal)
t
= Tenure in years

How to use the FD Calculator

  1. 1

    Enter the deposit amount

    Minimum ₹1,000 for most banks, no practical upper limit.

  2. 2

    Enter the interest rate

    Use the current published rate from your chosen bank. Senior citizens should use their higher rate.

  3. 3

    Enter the tenure

    Choose from 7 days to 10 years. Longer tenures generally offer better rates.

  4. 4

    Choose compounding frequency

    Most Indian bank FDs compound quarterly by default.

  5. 5

    Review maturity amount

    The calculator shows principal, interest earned, maturity amount, and estimated TDS (if applicable).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best FD rate in India right now?

As of 2026-04-01, the highest FD rates among major banks range from 6.8% to 8.25% for 1-3 year tenures. Small finance banks like AU, Equitas, and Jana often offer 7.5-8% for senior citizens. Source: Bank published FD rates, 1-year tenure, general public.

Is FD interest taxable in India?

Yes, FD interest is fully taxable at your income tax slab rate as "Income from Other Sources". Banks deduct TDS at 10% if interest exceeds ₹40,000/year (₹50,000 for senior citizens). If your total income is below the taxable limit, submit Form 15G (15H for seniors) to avoid TDS. You still need to declare the interest in your ITR.

Should I break my FD early?

Most banks charge a penalty of 0.5-1% for premature withdrawal — you also get the interest rate applicable to the actual tenure completed, not the originally contracted rate. Breaking a 5-year FD after 1 year typically gives you the 1-year rate minus a penalty, which can cut your effective return by 2-3 percentage points. Only break an FD if absolutely necessary.

Do senior citizens get higher FD rates?

Yes. All major Indian banks offer an additional 0.25-0.75% above the standard FD rate for senior citizens (60+). For "super senior citizens" (80+), some banks offer an additional 0.1%. The senior-citizen rate applies only to FDs in the senior citizen's own name.

Is FD safe in Indian banks?

FDs in scheduled commercial banks are among the safest investments available. DICGC (Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation) insures up to ₹5 lakh per depositor per bank including both principal and interest. If you have more than ₹5 lakh, split across multiple banks for full coverage. Cooperative banks carry higher risk.

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Common questions about SBI FD Calculator

What is the best SBI FD tenure for maximum returns?

SBI offers 7% for the 5-year tenure (highest for general public as of 2025). The 400-day special FD scheme (when available) often matches or beats this rate. For FDs above 5 years, rates typically drop to 6.5%. Always check the current rate card as SBI revises rates when RBI changes repo rates.

Is SBI FD safe?

SBI FDs are among the safest investments in India. SBI is a government-owned public sector bank, and deposits up to ₹5 lakh per depositor are insured by DICGC (Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation). Given government backing, SBI FDs carry essentially zero default risk.

What is the TDS on SBI FD interest?

SBI deducts TDS at 10% if FD interest exceeds ₹40,000/year (₹50,000 for senior citizens). If your total income is below the taxable limit (₹2.5 lakh), submit Form 15G (Form 15H for seniors) to avoid TDS deduction. TDS can be reclaimed while filing ITR if your income is below taxable limits.