Maturity: ₹61,754 at 7.1% p.a. Interest earned: ₹11,754. Senior citizen maturity: ₹61,754.
| Year | Deposit | Interest Earned | Maturity Value |
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A ₹50K Fixed Deposit in Post Office for 3 Years at 7.1% p.a. (quarterly compounding) will mature to ₹61,754. You earn ₹11,754 as interest, giving a total return of 23.5% on your investment.
At 7.1% p.a. (quarterly compounding), ₹50K FD in Post Office for 3 Years matures to ₹61,754. Interest earned: ₹11,754. Senior citizen maturity: ₹61,754 at 7.1%.
Post Office offers 7.1% p.a. for general citizens and 7.1% p.a. for senior citizens on 3 Years Fixed Deposit. The rate applies regardless of the deposit amount.
For ₹50K at 7.1% for 3 Years, you would earn approximately ₹11,754 as interest, making total maturity ₹61,754. Senior citizens earn ₹11,754 at 7.1%.
Yes, premature withdrawal is allowed. Post Office's policy: Allowed after 6 months with penalty. You will receive a reduced interest rate on early withdrawal.
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