RD Calculator

Calculate returns on Recurring Deposits.

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Duration:
RD Details
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Tax on Interest
Deduct TDS (10%) on Interest
Year-wise Breakdown
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Maturity Amount
Total Deposited
Interest Earned
Net Maturity

An RD calculator helps estimate maturity value for recurring deposits where you invest a fixed amount every month. It is popular for short to medium-term savings goals because it combines discipline with relatively stable returns. The same framework also applies to recurring savings products in global banking systems.

How recurring deposits grow

In an RD, each monthly instalment earns interest for the remaining tenure, so earlier instalments earn more. Returns depend on rate, tenure, and compounding method, commonly quarterly in India. The calculator gives a close estimate of total maturity value and interest.

RD formula

M = P x n + P x n x (n + 1) / 2 x r / 12, where M is maturity value, P is monthly instalment, n is total months, and r is annual interest rate (approximation; bank-specific method may vary).

RD planning checklist

  • Choose tenure aligned with your goal date.
  • Check penalty terms for missed instalments.
  • Compare bank rates and minimum deposit limits.
  • Account for tax on interest while planning net returns.

How to use this RD calculator

  1. Enter monthly RD amount.
  2. Enter annual interest rate.
  3. Enter tenure in months or years.
  4. View total deposit, estimated interest, and maturity amount.
  5. Adjust monthly amount if target is not met.

Worked example

If you deposit Rs 8,000 monthly for 5 years at 6.8% annual interest, total invested amount is Rs 4,80,000. Estimated maturity value is about Rs 5,67,000, with interest near Rs 87,000 (approximate).

Frequently Asked Questions

RD is generally lower risk and offers predictable returns, while SIP invests in market-linked instruments with potentially higher long-term returns and higher volatility.

Yes, most banks allow premature closure, but penalties or lower applicable interest rates may reduce the final payout.

Yes, RD interest is usually taxable according to local tax rules. In India, it is added to your income and taxed as per slab.

RD suits savers who want fixed monthly discipline for near-term goals such as travel, emergency buffer, school fees, or planned purchases.