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KVP Calculator (Kisan Vikas Patra - Money Doubling Scheme)

Calculate when your deposit doubles in value under the Government of India's guaranteed Kisan Vikas Patra savings certificate.

₹
₹1,000₹50,00,000
%
6%Current: 7.5%9%
Guaranteed Doubled Maturity Value
₹2,00,000

Your ₹1,00,000 investment doubles in 9 Years and 7 Months (115 Months)

Principal Invested
₹1,00,000
Maturity Period
9 Years and 7 Months (115 Months)
Total Guaranteed Profit
+₹1,00,000
Principal (50%)Interest (2x) (50%)
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*KVP is backed by Government of India sovereign guarantee. Encashable after 30 months lock-in.

Important Educational Disclaimer for Calculator Results:

Calculations are estimates based on your entered inputs and selected return or inflation assumptions. Results are illustrative, hypothetical, and not guaranteed. Actual market returns, interest rates, tax liabilities, and inflation rates will vary and may materially alter your final outcome. This calculator does not constitute financial, investment, or tax advice.

When will your investment double under KVP?

Investing ₹1,00,000 in Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) at the current sovereign rate of 7.5% p.a. will double your money into ₹2,00,000 in exactly 9 Years and 7 Months (115 Months).

  • Money Doubling Guarantee: ₹1,00,000 becomes ₹2,00,000 (+100% absolute return).
  • Maturity Period: 115 Months (9 Years and 7 Months).
  • Zero Market Risk: Fully backed by the Government of India with guaranteed fixed tenure.
  • Premature Exit: Can be encashed after 2 years and 6 months (30 months) with locked interest.

How This Calculator Works

The Ministry of Finance fixes the doubling duration whenever interest rates are revised. At 7.5% p.a. annual compounding, money doubles in 115 months.

Doubling Period = Exact months required for (1 + r)^t = 2 at 7.5% p.a. compounding

Variables in Formula:

Deposit Amount: Min ₹1,000 (No maximum limit)
Interest Rate: Current MoF rate: 7.5% p.a. compounded annually
Maturity: 115 Months (9 Years 7 Months)

Worked Step-by-Step Example

You deposit ₹5,00,000 in a KVP certificate from your local post office at 7.5% p.a.

Initial Investment₹5,00,000
Maturity Time Horizon115 Months (9 Yrs 7 Mo)
Guaranteed Final Payout₹10,00,000 (Double)

Key takeaway: Your ₹5 Lakhs is guaranteed to become ₹10 Lakhs with sovereign safety upon completion of 115 months.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

⚠ Assuming KVP has Section 80C tax deduction

Unlike PPF or NSC, KVP does NOT provide Section 80C tax deduction. Interest earned is fully taxable at your income slab upon maturity.

Frequently Asked Questions

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