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Sukanya Samriddhi Calculator

Sukanya Samriddhi maturity for your daughter.

Deposited (15 yrs)
₹22.5 L
Interest earned
₹49.32 L
Maturity (21 yrs)
₹71.82 L
  • Deposits₹22.5 L
  • Interest₹49.32 L

Deposits for 15 years, maturity after 21 years. Fully EEE (tax-free). Rate is revised quarterly by the government.

How it works

You deposit every year for 15 years; the money keeps compounding until the account matures after 21 years. Deposits, interest and maturity are all tax-free.

Example

Depositing ₹1.5 lakh/year at 8.2% gives about ₹71.8 lakh tax-free when the account matures after 21 years.

FAQs

Who can open an SSY account?

A parent or guardian for a girl child below age 10. One account per girl, maximum two accounts per family (twins/triplets excepted).

Can money be withdrawn early?

Partial withdrawal up to 50% is allowed for the girl's higher education after age 18. Premature closure is allowed only in specific hardship cases.

Is SSY better than PPF?

SSY usually pays a higher rate than PPF and is also EEE — but it is only for the girl child and locks money for 21 years.

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