Where:
A = Total amount
P = Principal amount
r = Annual interest rate (decimal)
n = Compounding periods per year
t = Time in years
Example:
P = โน1,00,000, r = 8% = 0.08
n = 1, t = 5 years
A = 100000 ร (1 + 0.08/1)1ร5
A = โน1,48,024
Simple Interest Formula:
A = P(1 + rt)
Where:
A = Total amount
P = Principal amount
r = Annual interest rate (decimal)
t = Time in years
Example:
P = โน1,00,000, r = 8% = 0.08
t = 5 years
A = 100000 ร (1 + 0.08 ร 5)
A = โน1,40,000
โ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between simple and compound interest?
Simple interest is calculated only on the principal amount. Compound interest is calculated on the principal amount plus accumulated interest from previous periods. Compound interest grows faster because you earn interest on interest.
How does compounding frequency affect returns?
The more frequently interest is compounded, the higher the total returns. For example, โน1,00,000 at 8% for 5 years: Annual compounding = โน1,48,024, Monthly compounding = โน1,49,036, Daily compounding = โน1,49,175.
What is the Rule of 72?
The Rule of 72 is a quick way to estimate how long it will take for an investment to double. Divide 72 by the annual interest rate. Example: At 8% interest, 72 รท 8 = 9 years to double your money.
How is TDS calculated on interest income?
In India, TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) of 10% is deducted if interest income exceeds โน40,000 in a year (โน50,000 for senior citizens). This calculator includes an option to calculate net interest after TDS deduction.
What is the effective annual rate?
Effective Annual Rate (EAR) is the actual annual rate when compounding is considered. For 8% compounded quarterly, EAR = (1 + 0.08/4)^4 - 1 = 8.24%. This is higher than the nominal 8% rate.