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KVP Calculator

Kisan Vikas Patra doubles your investment in 115 months at 7.5% (Q2 FY 2026-27).

Investment

Min ₹1,000, no upper limit

Q2 FY 2026-27: 7.5%

9 yrs 7 mos

Rate & data freshness

Rate applies to: Q2 FY 2026-27
Last updated: July 2026
Next review: September 2026

Default rate based on the latest official Government of India notification. Please verify the current rate before making financial decisions.

Maturity value

₹1,99,985

after 9 yrs 7 mos

Principal
₹1,00,000
Interest earned
₹99,985
Time to double
115 mo (9.58 yrs)

KVP is not 80C-eligible. Interest is taxable at your slab rate. No TDS at source.

Principal vs interest

  • Principal
  • Interest

Total: ₹2.00 L

Formula

How the math works

Maturity = P × (1 + r)ᵗ ;  Doubles in ⌈ln 2 / ln(1 + r) × 12⌉ months
P
Deposit amount
r
Annual rate (7.5% currently)
t
Tenure (currently 115 months to double)
Method

How it works

  1. 1

    Enter the amount you want to invest (minimum ₹1,000, in multiples of ₹100, no upper cap).

  2. 2

    CalcPe uses the notified 7.5% rate and the official 115-month doubling period.

  3. 3

    You can override the tenure to see growth for different holding periods.

  4. 4

    Interest is compounded annually and paid at maturity.

Worked example

A quick walkthrough

Inputs

₹1,00,000 invested in KVP.

Steps

  • At 7.5% p.a. compounded annually
  • Amount doubles in 115 months ≈ 9 yr 7 mo

Result

Maturity ≈ ₹2,00,000 after 115 months.

Why use it

Why CalcPe’s KVP Calculator

  • Guaranteed doubling of your investment.
  • Backed by Government of India — zero credit risk.
  • Passbook-based scheme; easy to gift or transfer.
  • Available at all post offices and select public sector banks.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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