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PPF Calculator 2026 - Calculate PPF Maturity, Interest & Returns @7.1%

PPF Calculator 2026 - PPF Maturity Calculator

Calculate PPF maturity amount with current 7.1% interest. Best Post Office & SBI PPF Calculator 2026 for tax-free returns.

PPF Calculator 2026 - PPF Maturity and Interest Calculator India

What is PPF Calculator? PPF Maturity Calculator 2026

PPF Calculator is a free tool to calculate your Public Provident Fund maturity amount. Our PPF maturity calculator 2026 uses current PPF interest rate 7.1% compounded annually. It tells you your total investment, interest earned tax-free and final maturity amount for Post Office PPF, SBI PPF, HDFC and ICICI PPF. This is best for retirement planning, 80C tax saving and long term wealth creation.

PPF Calculator Example - Rs. 1.5 Lakh for 15, 20, 25 Years

  • 15 Years: Invest Rs.22.5L = Get Rs.40.68L (Interest Rs.18.18L)
  • 20 Years (with extension): Invest Rs.30L = Get Rs.66.58L
  • 25 Years: Invest Rs.37.5L = Get Rs.1.03 Crore

This shows power of compounding in PPF. 10 saal extra se 60 lakh ka fark.

PPF vs FD vs ELSS - Which is Better for 2026?

FeaturePPFBank FDELSS Mutual Fund
Interest7.1% Fixed6.5-7.5%12-15% Expected
Tax (EEE)Tax FreeTaxableTax on Gain >1L
RiskGovt. Risk FreeLow RiskMarket Risk
Lock-in15 Years5 Years3 Years
Best ForSafe RetirementShort TermHigh Growth

Conclusion: If you want safe, tax-free, guaranteed return investment, PPF is king. If you want high return, mix PPF + ELSS. Use our SIP calculator and PPF calculator together for best financial planning.

PPF Withdrawal Rules, Loan & Extension - 2026 Update

1. PPF Withdrawal: Partial withdrawal allowed from 7th year, up to 50% of 4th year balance.
2. PPF Loan: Loan available from 3rd to 6th financial year at 1% above PPF rate. Best low-interest loan.
3. PPF Extension: After 15 years, you can extend in 5-year blocks with or without fresh deposit. This is best trick for crorepati PPF.
4. PPF Account for Minor: Parents can open for child, great for child education planning.

5 Proven Tips to Maximize PPF Returns

1. Always deposit before 5th April / 5th of month.
2. Invest Rs.1.5 Lakh lumpsum in April first week for full year interest.
3. Extend after 15 years to become crorepati.
4. Open PPF for wife + kids for family tax saving upto Rs.4.5 Lakh.
5. Use PPF + SIP combo for retirement corpus.

FAQs - PPF Interest Rate, Rules, Maturity

What is PPF interest rate 2026? +
Current PPF interest rate 2026 is 7.1% per annum compounded annually. Govt revises it quarterly. It has been stable for long term.
PPF maturity amount for 1.5 lakh for 15 years? +
You invest Rs.22,50,000 and get Rs.40,68,209 tax-free. Interest is Rs.18,18,209. For 20 years you get Rs.66.58 lakh.
Is PPF better than SIP? +
PPF is safe with 7.1% guarantee, SIP (ELSS) can give 12-15% but with risk. Best strategy is 60% PPF + 40% SIP for balanced retirement planning.
Can I have 2 PPF accounts? +
No, one person can have only one PPF account. But you can open PPF for spouse and children for extra family tax saving and wealth creation.
PPF for NRI rules? +
NRIs cannot open new PPF account as per RBI. Existing account can continue till maturity but no extension allowed.
What is minimum and maximum PPF deposit? +
Minimum Rs.500 per year is mandatory to keep account active, maximum Rs.1,50,000 per financial year for 80C benefit.

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