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KVP Calculator (Kisan Vikas Patra)

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💡 **Guaranteed Double Scheme**: Backed by a Government of India sovereign guarantee, Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) doubles your investment at a fixed rate of **7.5% p.a.** compounded annually.

Maturity Value2,00,000
Interest Return1,00,000
Doubles In9Y 7M

KVP Scheme Rules:

  • Sovereign guarantee means **zero default risk** on maturity payouts.
  • Minimum deposit limit: **₹1,000** (with no upper maximum limit).
  • Lock-in period is **30 months** (2.5 years), after which premature withdrawal is permitted.
  • Taxability: Interest gains are fully taxable under slab rates. No Section 80C exemptions apply.

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KVP Maturity Compounding Formula

Maturity Value = Principal * 2 (compounded at 7.5% p.a. over 115 months)

Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) doubles your principal investment in a set period (currently 115 months) backed by sovereign guarantee.

Worked Example: Investing ₹1 Lakh in Kisan Vikas Patra

Maturity Amount: **₹2 Lakhs** in 9 Years & 7 Months. Lock-in period is 30 months (2.5 years).

Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP): The sovereign guarantee to double your money

Karan invested ₹2 Lakhs in Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) at his local post office. He wanted a safe, guaranteed investment option that did not depend on stock market fluctuations.

Backed by a government guarantee, KVP compound interest rates (7.5% p.a.) ensured his principal would double to ₹4 Lakhs in exactly 115 months (9 years and 7 months). The lock-in period of 30 months offered him mid-term flexibility.

KVP is a popular post office savings scheme that offers a fixed double-your-money timeline with zero market risk.

Use KVP as a long-term low-risk allocation tool within your portfolio. Remember that maturity returns are fully taxable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP)?

Kisan Vikas Patra is a low-risk government-backed post office savings scheme that guarantees to double your initial lump sum deposit in a set period.

What is the lock-in period for KVP?

KVP has a lock-in period of 30 months (2.5 years). Premature withdrawal is not allowed before this term except under extreme conditions like holder's death or court order.

Is KVP interest taxable?

Yes, the interest earned on KVP is fully taxable under 'Income from Other Sources' based on your individual tax slab. No tax deduction is available under Section 80C.

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