Recurring Deposit Calculator

Calculate the maturity amount and total interest earned on a recurring deposit (RD), given the monthly deposit amount, interest rate, and tenure.

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12-09-2026
Enter your monthly RD deposit, interest rate, and tenure to calculate the maturity amount and total interest earned, using the standard quarterly-compounding RD formula.
₹
The fixed amount you deposit every month.
%
The annual RD interest rate offered by your bank.
RD tenures in India commonly range from 6 months to 10 years.

Your result

₹1,29,098.90

Maturity amount

Total amount deposited₹1,20,000
Total interest earned₹9,098.90

AI explanation

Formula

Maturity = R × ((1+i)^n − 1) / (1 − (1+i)^(−1/3)), i = Rate/4/100 (quarterly), n = Tenure in months / 3

Worked example

₹5,000/month RD at 7% for 24 months

Worked example: ₹5,000/month RD at 7% for 24 months
FieldValue
Monthly deposit₹5,000
Interest rate (per annum)7
Tenure (months)24
Maturity amount₹1,29,098.90
Total amount deposited₹1,20,000
Total interest earned₹9,098.90

Assumptions

  • Uses the standard Indian bank RD formula, where interest is compounded quarterly on the cumulative balance while deposits are made monthly.
  • Does not account for TDS deducted on RD interest above the threshold set by the Income Tax Department, or missed-installment penalties.

Frequently asked questions

How is RD interest calculated differently from FD interest?

Both typically compound quarterly, but an RD involves a fresh monthly deposit, so each installment earns interest for a different length of time — the formula accounts for this by using a fractional exponent to represent the average timing of monthly deposits within each quarter.

What happens if I miss an RD installment?

Most banks charge a penalty (typically a small percentage of the missed installment) for late or missed RD payments — check your bank's specific penalty terms.

Is RD interest taxable?

Yes, RD interest is fully taxable as "Income from Other Sources" at your applicable income tax slab rate, and banks deduct TDS if interest exceeds the threshold set by the Income Tax Department in a financial year.

Does the maturity amount include TDS?

No — this shows the gross maturity value before any TDS the bank deducts on interest that exceeds the applicable threshold in a financial year.

Can I close my RD before maturity?

Most banks allow premature closure but pay a lower interest rate than the full-tenure rate, and some charge a penalty — check your bank's specific premature-closure terms.

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Sources

Page last updated 12-09-2026.

This calculator uses the standard quarterly-compounding RD formula and does not include TDS, missed-installment penalties, or bank-specific terms. Actual maturity amount offered by a bank may differ slightly based on its specific compounding convention.

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