Monthly Interest for 1 Lakh Fixed Deposit

Monthly Interest for 1 Lakh FD Illustration

If you have Rs 1 lakh and want to invest in a fixed deposit, your monthly interest earned on it will look like the following illustration.

Interest rate range: 2.50% to 8.50%

Interest Rates for Rs1 Lakh Fixed Deposit

Every bank offers attractive interest rates that determine your return on investment. The non-cumulative Fixed Deposit particularly suits those who depend on interest income such as retired individuals or senior citizens. You must calculate the monthly interest on Rs 1 Lakh as a benchmark for planning the investment amount to match certain needs.

Points to Remember:

• The interest rates in the grid are applied to domestic and NRO term deposits.

• Non-cumulative fixed deposits and those with tenors under 90 days are deprived of the compounding benefit. 

• Individual investors must confirm interest rates with their respective banks.

• NBFCs and post offices usually offer higher interest rates than banks.

• Senior Citizens (60 years and above) get extra 0.25% to 0.50% over the regular citizen interest rates for tenors greater than 6 months. 

NBFCs Interest Rates for INR 1 lakh FD

The following table represents the monthly interest along with the maturity amount for five years tenor:

What Are the Types of Fixed Deposits?

Fixed Deposit is an investment vehicle that parks your investible funds to help them grow through the accrued interest. The FD interest rate is generally higher compared to savings accounts. It covers a comprehensive product range depending on the interest payout. Fixed deposit is also known as Term Deposit.

It is broadly classified as:

• Non-cumulative FD: The interest accrued on your fixed or term deposit is paid out in your chosen frequency. Usually, it is either monthly or quarterly in case you choose tenors over 12 months. Thus, your principal investment remains untouched at maturity.

• Cumulative FD: The interest accrued in fixed deposits under this category is not paid but added to the principal. The compounded amount accrued is paid at maturity. In addition, banks typically apply quarterly compounding that helps your money grow.

How To Calculate Interest on Rs 1 Lakh Fixed Deposit?

The online FD calculator helps you calculate the interest for non-cumulative and cumulative fixed deposits. You can also use the following formula to calculate interest on your Rs 1 lakh FD.

A = P (1+r/n) ^ (nt)

Where:

• A - maturity  amount

• P - principal (investment amount)

• r - interest rate

• n - compounding frequency

• t - year tenor

How To Use Calculator for Monthly Interest on Rs1 Lakh Fixed Deposit?

A calculator is an online tool for you to know the maturity amount and the interest earned over an FD’s tenure.

Enter the following information to proceed with calculation:

• Investment amount (Principal)

• Tenure

• Interest rate

The results show the following:

• Principal

• Maturity value

• Monthly/quarterly/total interest earned

In Conclusion

Fixed deposits continue to be a safe investment option in India with their easy availability in different tenors in all financial institutions. While calculating the monthly interest for Rs.1 Lakh fixed deposit is the benchmark here, it is also an input for future financial planning. Therefore, you must weigh your investment options to fulfill your financial goals effectively.

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