PPF Interest Rate History — Calculate Returns at Different Rates
PPF rates have ranged from 7.1% (2024-26) to 8.7% (2013-16). At 7.1%, ₹1.5L/year for 15 years gives ₹40.68 lakh. At 8%, the same investment would have yielded ₹43.55 lakh — ₹2.87 lakh more.
Total Invested
₹22,50,000
Interest Earned
₹18,18,209
Maturity Value
₹40,68,209
PPF interest is compounded annually. Current rate: 7.1% p.a. (Q1 FY 2025-26). Minimum lock-in: 15 years. Interest is fully tax-exempt under Section 10(11).
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