Savings · Government

NSC Calculator

National Savings Certificate maturity at 7.7% (Q2 FY 2026-27), compounded annually, 5-year tenure.

Investment

Min ₹1,000, no maximum

Q2 FY 2026-27: 7.7%

NSC has a fixed 5-year tenure

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

₹1,44,903

after 5 years @ 7.7%

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

Interest is reinvested every year and paid entirely at maturity. 80C-eligible.

Principal vs interest

  • Principal
  • Interest

Total: ₹1.45 L

Year-by-year growth

Formula

How the math works

Maturity = P × (1 + r)⁵
P
Deposit amount
r
Annual rate (7.7% currently)
5
Fixed 5-year tenure
Method

How it works

  1. 1

    Enter your one-time investment (minimum ₹1,000, no upper cap).

  2. 2

    CalcPe uses the notified 7.7% rate — editable if you want to model a future change.

  3. 3

    Interest is compounded annually and reinvested each year.

  4. 4

    You get the full maturity amount at the end of 5 years.

Worked example

A quick walkthrough

Inputs

₹1,00,000 invested in NSC for 5 years at 7.7%.

Steps

  • Maturity = 1,00,000 × (1.077)⁵
  • (1.077)⁵ ≈ 1.4493
  • Maturity ≈ ₹1,44,930

Result

Maturity ≈ ₹1,44,930 · interest earned ≈ ₹44,930 (all paid at end).

Why use it

Why CalcPe’s NSC Calculator

  • Sovereign-guaranteed — capital safe.
  • Section 80C deduction on the deposit (up to ₹1.5 L).
  • Fixed rate — insulated from equity volatility.
  • Interest reinvested each year is also 80C-eligible (except the final year).
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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