Investment Real Return Calculator

Analyze your Indian investments after tax and inflation.

Enter the expected average annual inflation rate over your investment period. (Used for FD/MF Real Return)

Fixed Deposit (FD) Calculator

Select the slab applicable to your total income (excluding cess/surcharge).

Investment Growth (Pre-Tax)

FD Insights (India)

FDs offer fixed, predictable returns, making them relatively safe compared to market-linked investments.
Interest earned is added to your 'Income from Other Sources' and taxed annually at your applicable income tax slab rate.
Banks deduct TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) at 10% if interest exceeds ₹40,000 (₹50,000 for senior citizens) in a financial year. Your final liability depends on your slab.
Compounding frequency matters: More frequent compounding (e.g., quarterly) leads to slightly higher returns than yearly compounding.
Inflation significantly erodes the purchasing power of fixed returns. Always consider the real return after inflation.