Returns calculator

FD vs RD vs Mutual Funds

See what each actually earns after tax and inflation.

Investment
Investment type
Amount₹5.00L
Duration10 years
Interest rates
FD interest rate7%

Most banks offer 6.5–7.5% for 1–3 yr FD

RD interest rate6.5%
MF expected CAGR12%

Nifty 50 delivered ~13% CAGR over 20 years

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Income tax slab30%

FD & RD interest taxed at this rate

Expected inflation6%

RBI target is 4%. Use 6% to be conservative.

Include tax in calculation
Adjust for inflation

Fisher Equation · FD/RD taxed at slab rate · MF: 12.5% LTCG + ₹1.25L exemption (Budget 2024)