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NSC Calculator

Calculate maturity value of a National Savings Certificate (NSC) with the standard 5-year annual compounding.

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Current NSC rate (FY 2024-25): 7.7%.

Maturity (after 5 yrs)

₹1,44,903

Invested
₹1,00,000
Interest earned
₹44,903

Principal vs interest

  • Principal69.0%
  • Interest31.0%

What is NSC?

National Savings Certificate (NSC) is a fixed-income savings instrument offered by the Government of India through post offices. Interest is compounded annually but paid only at maturity after 5 years. NSC qualifies for Section 80C deduction.

Formula

Standard compound-interest formula with annual compounding over 5 years:

Maturity = P × (1 + r)^5

P = amount invested
r = annual interest rate

How to use this calculator

Enter the amount invested and the current NSC interest rate (7.7% for FY 2024-25). The result is what you receive at the end of the 5-year lock-in.

Frequently asked questions

Small savings scheme rates — Q2 FY 2025-26

PPF (Q2 FY26)7.10%
SSY (Q2 FY26)8.20%
NSC (Q2 FY26)7.70%
SCSS (Q2 FY26)8.20%
KVP (Q2 FY26)7.50% (matures in 115 mo)

Indicative rates compiled from public bank websites, RBI, and the Ministry of Finance for reference only. Actual rates depend on credit profile, tenure and product variant — confirm with the lender before applying.

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