What if I invest just ₹12,000 a year in PPF for 15 years?

Investing ₹12,000 per year in PPF at 7.1% matures to about ₹3,25,457 after 15 years — ₹1,45,457 in interest on ₹1,80,000 invested.

15 years
7.1% p.a.
Invested: ₹1,80,000 (55%)Interest: ₹1,45,457 (45%)

How this grows over time

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What is a PPF calculator?

A PPF (Public Provident Fund) calculator estimates the maturity value of your account assuming a contribution at the start of each year, compounded annually at the government-notified rate, which is revised quarterly.