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Calculate your fixed deposit maturity amount with bank rate comparison, tax impact analysis, and multi-currency support. No registration. Works offline.

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How It Works

  1. Enter your deposit amount — choose your currency and the principal amount you want to invest.
  2. Set interest rate and tenure — enter the bank's offered rate and your preferred deposit period.
  3. Get instant results — see maturity amount, total interest earned, tax impact, and bank rate comparison.

What You Get

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Understanding Fixed Deposit Returns in 2026

Fixed deposits remain one of the safest investment options available, offering guaranteed returns regardless of market conditions. In 2026, FD rates vary dramatically — from 0.01% at traditional US banks to 8.5% at Indian small finance banks. The key is knowing where to look and understanding how compounding frequency affects your returns.

A fixed deposit works by locking your money for a set period (tenure) at a predetermined interest rate. Your returns depend on three factors: the principal amount, the interest rate, and the compounding frequency. Quarterly compounding earns more than annual compounding on the same rate — for example, ₹10 lakh at 7.5% compounded quarterly yields ₹7,765 more over 3 years than simple annual compounding.

The biggest mistake most people make is comparing only the advertised rate without considering post-tax returns. In India, FD interest is taxed at your income slab rate (up to 30%). A 7.5% FD effectively becomes 5.25% after tax for someone in the highest bracket. That's why tax-saving FDs (Section 80C, 5-year lock-in) and senior citizen bonuses (+0.5%) matter significantly.

Our calculator helps you compare actual maturity values across different banks, tenures, and tax scenarios — so you can make decisions based on real numbers, not marketing headlines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is FD interest calculated?

FD interest uses compound interest: A = P × (1 + r/n)^(n×t), where P is principal, r is annual rate, n is compounding frequency (quarterly for most banks), and t is tenure in years.

What is the difference between cumulative and non-cumulative FD?

Cumulative FDs compound interest and pay at maturity for higher total returns. Non-cumulative FDs pay interest periodically (monthly/quarterly/annually) for regular income but lower total returns.

Is this FD calculator free?

Yes, completely free with no registration. Your data never leaves your device — all calculations happen locally in your browser. It even works offline.