RD Calculator for ₹5K/month — 5 Years Returns

Your monthly deposit of ₹5K/month at 6.5% for 5 Years grows to ₹3.55 L.

months (5.0 years)

Maturity Value

₹3.55 L

Total Invested

₹3.00 L

Est. Returns

₹54,961

Wealth Gain

18.3%

Breakdown

Invested: ₹3.00 L (85%)

Returns: ₹54,961 (15%)

📊 Interactive Growth Analysis

Invested vs Returns

Invested: ₹3.00 L
Returns: ₹54,961

Wealth Growth Over Time

Scenario Comparison

MetricYour plan+2% Returns (8.5%)+5 Years (10yr)
Total Invested₹3.00 L₹3.00 L₹6.00 L
Maturity Value₹3.55 L₹3.74 L ₹19,299₹8.45 L ₹4.90 L
Est. Returns₹54,961₹74,260₹2.45 L

💡 Understanding RD Returns on ₹5K/month

A ₹5K/month Recurring Deposit at 6.5% builds a corpus of ₹3.55 L over 5 Years. Your total deposits of ₹3.00 L earn ₹54,961 in interest. RDs are perfect for building a savings discipline — the fixed monthly commitment mirrors an EMI but builds wealth instead of repaying debt.

RD rates are typically 0.25-0.50% lower than FD rates at the same bank. For ₹5K/month, consider whether a RD or a SIP in a debt mutual fund might give better after-tax returns. Debt mutual funds offer indexation benefits on long-term gains, which can be significant for those in the 20-30% tax bracket.

Key insight: ₹5K/month monthly deposit at 6.5% for 5 Years → ₹3.55 L maturity. Total returns of ₹54,961 — a 18% gain on invested capital.

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