See how ₹500 yearly PPF investment grows at 7.1% across different tenures. All returns are 100% tax-free.
| Year | Deposit | Interest | Balance |
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Investing ₹500 per year in PPF gives you access to guaranteed, tax-free returns. Here's how your investment grows across different tenures:
| Tenure | Total Deposited | Interest Earned | Maturity Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Years | ₹7,500 | ₹6,063 | ₹13,563 |
| 20 Years | ₹10,000 | ₹12,198 | ₹22,198 |
| 25 Years | ₹12,500 | ₹21,866 | ₹34,366 |
| 30 Years | ₹15,000 | ₹36,511 | ₹51,511 |
| 35 Years | ₹17,500 | ₹58,170 | ₹75,670 |
If you invest ₹500 per year in PPF at 7.1% for 15 years, your maturity value will be ₹13,563. This includes ₹7,500 total deposits and ₹6,063 in tax-free interest.
Deposits up to ₹1,50,000 per year qualify for Section 80C deduction. If you are in the 31.2% tax bracket (highest old regime), you can save approximately ₹156 in taxes every year.
To invest ₹500 per year in PPF, you need to set aside approximately ₹42 per month. You can make deposits in up to 12 installments per financial year.
After the initial 15-year lock-in, you can either withdraw the entire amount tax-free, or extend it in blocks of 5 years (with or without fresh contributions). The extended period also earns the prevailing PPF interest rate.
At 7.1% tax-free return, PPF significantly outperforms FDs for long-term investment. A comparable FD would need to offer 10.3% pre-tax returns (for 31.2% tax bracket) to match PPF's after-tax return. Over 15 years, this compounding advantage is substantial.