Post Office Time Deposit (TD) Calculator
Calculate your Time Deposit maturity with latest Post Office rates
Highest FD Rate
7.5% p.a.
Best available rate by Post Office across tenures
One Lakh rupees
Minimum amount varies by bank (typically ₹1,000)
Cumulative FDs usually give higher maturity. Payout FDs suit monthly/quarterly income needs.
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Interest Rate
Maturity
Interest
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Highest Rate
8.05%
Suryoday SFB
Max Interest
₹49.0K
Best Return
Rate Spread
3.05%
Difference
Banks Available
37
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Post Office Fixed Deposit Interest Rates
Latest interest rates for different tenures
| Tenure | General Rate | General Maturity | Senior Citizen Rate | Senior Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 6.9% | ₹107,081 | 6.9% | ₹107,081 |
| 2 Years | 7% | ₹114,888 | 7% | ₹114,888 |
| 3 Years | 7.1% | ₹123,508 | 7.1% | ₹123,508 |
| 5 Years | 7.5% | ₹144,995 | 7.5% | ₹144,995 |
Important Notes
- Min deposit: ₹1,000
- Penalty: 1% on premature closure
- TDS applicable if annual interest exceeds ₹40,000
- Auto-renewal facility available
Key Benefits
- Guaranteed returns with low risk
- Better rates than savings accounts
- Loan against FD facility
- DICGC insurance up to ₹5,00,000
Tax & TDS on Post Office Fixed Deposits
Understanding tax implications and deductions on your FD investments
Section 80C
Tax-saving FDs (5-year lock-in) qualify for deduction up to ₹1.5 lakh under Section 80C
Senior Citizens
Higher TDS exemption limit of ₹50,000 for citizens above 60 years
• Regular FDs don't qualify for Section 80C deduction
• Interest income is fully taxable as per income tax slab
• Form 15G/15H can be submitted to avoid TDS
TDS Rate
10%
Exemption Limit
₹40,000
TDS Calculation
TDS is deducted at 10% if total interest from all FDs with Post Office exceeds ₹40,000 in a financial year
TDS is deducted at source by the bank
Form 26AS shows TDS deducted
Can be claimed as advance tax while filing ITR
No PAN: higher 20% TDS applies
₹5 Lakh FD
At 7.5% for 3 years
₹37,500
Annual Interest
TDS: ₹0
₹10 Lakh FD
At 7.5% for 3 years
₹75,000
Annual Interest
TDS: ₹3,500
₹25 Lakh FD
At 7.5% for 3 years
₹187,500
Annual Interest
TDS: ₹14,750
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