Maturity: ₹28,722 at 7% p.a. Interest earned: ₹3,722. Senior citizen maturity: ₹28,722.
| Year | Deposit | Interest Earned | Maturity Value |
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A ₹25K Fixed Deposit in Post Office for 2 Years at 7% p.a. (quarterly compounding) will mature to ₹28,722. You earn ₹3,722 as interest, giving a total return of 14.9% on your investment.
At 7% p.a. (quarterly compounding), ₹25K FD in Post Office for 2 Years matures to ₹28,722. Interest earned: ₹3,722. Senior citizen maturity: ₹28,722 at 7%.
Post Office offers 7% p.a. for general citizens and 7% p.a. for senior citizens on 2 Years Fixed Deposit. The rate applies regardless of the deposit amount.
For ₹25K at 7% for 2 Years, you would earn approximately ₹3,722 as interest, making total maturity ₹28,722. Senior citizens earn ₹3,722 at 7%.
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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