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Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Calculator

2-year women-focused savings scheme at 7.5% — CLOSED to new deposits since 1 April 2025.

Deposit

Was capped at ₹2 L per beneficiary

Fixed 2-year tenure

Rate & data freshness

Rate applies to: Closed for new deposits from 1-Apr-2025
Last updated: March 2025
Next review: Scheme discontinued for new investors

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

Maturity value

₹2,32,044

after 2 years @ 7.5% quarterly compounding

Deposit
₹2,00,000
Interest earned
₹32,044

Scheme closed to new deposits from 1 April 2025. Existing accounts continue to earn 7.5% till maturity.

Deposit vs interest

  • Deposit
  • Interest

Total: ₹2.32 L

Formula

How the math works

Maturity = P × (1 + r/4)^(4·2)   (compounded quarterly, 2-year tenure)
P
Deposit amount (₹1,000 to ₹2 L)
r
Annual rate (7.5%)
Tenure
2 years
Method

How it works

  1. 1

    Enter the deposit amount (min ₹1,000, max ₹2 L per beneficiary).

  2. 2

    CalcPe compounds quarterly at 7.5% for the 2-year tenure.

  3. 3

    You get the maturity amount at the end of 2 years.

  4. 4

    Partial withdrawal (up to 40%) allowed after 1 year.

Worked example

A quick walkthrough

Inputs

₹2,00,000 deposit under MSSC at 7.5% for 2 years.

Steps

  • Maturity = 2,00,000 × (1 + 7.5%/4)^8
  • ≈ ₹2,32,044

Result

Maturity ≈ ₹2,32,044 · interest earned ≈ ₹32,044.

Why use it

Why CalcPe’s Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Calculator

  • Higher rate than most 2-year FDs at the time it was open.
  • Government-backed — capital fully safe.
  • Available at post offices and some banks.
  • Simple one-time deposit; no periodic contributions needed.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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