₹2 lakh FD for 5 Years
A ₹2 lakh fixed deposit held for 5 years at 7% annual interest with quarterly compounding matures at ₹2.8 lakh. The interest component is ₹82,956 — fully taxable under ‘Income from Other Sources’. For higher post-tax returns on the same capital, consider equity mutual funds over similar tenures.
Rate Comparison for ₹2 lakh / 5 Years
| Rate | Principal | Interest | Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6% | ₹2,00,000 | ₹69,371 | ₹2,69,371 |
| 6.5% | ₹2,00,000 | ₹76,084 | ₹2,76,084 |
| 7% | ₹2,00,000 | ₹82,956 | ₹2,82,956 |
| 7.5% | ₹2,00,000 | ₹89,990 | ₹2,89,990 |
About This Scenario
A ₹2 lakh fixed deposit held for 5 years at 7% annual interest with quarterly compounding matures at ₹2.8 lakh. The interest component is ₹82,956 — fully taxable under ‘Income from Other Sources’. For higher post-tax returns on the same capital, consider equity mutual funds over similar tenures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maturity of a ₹2 lakh FD for 5 years?
At 7% quarterly-compounded interest, ₹2 lakh FD matures at ₹2.8 lakh — an interest earning of ₹82,956 over 5 years.
Is FD interest taxable?
Yes, FD interest is taxed under 'Income from Other Sources' at your slab rate. Banks deduct 10% TDS if interest exceeds ₹40,000/year (₹50,000 for senior citizens). Submit Form 15G/15H if your income is below taxable limit.
Are senior citizens offered higher FD rates?
Yes, typically 0.25–0.75% more than regular FDs. Some small-finance banks offer up to 1% extra for senior citizens.
Can I break an FD early?
Yes, but you'll lose 0.5–1% of the interest rate as penalty, and interest is calculated on the actual tenure rather than the booked tenure.