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Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Calculator

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Calculate the maturity amount for Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) at 8.2% p.a. See year-by-year corpus growth, total interest earned, and your daughter's age at maturity.

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SSY Account Details

Annual Depositā‚¹50,000
ā‚¹250ā‚¹1,50,000
Daughter's Current Age3 yrs
0 yrs10 yrs
Interest Rate (p.a.)8.2%
7%10%
Key SSY Rules
ā€¢ Deposits for first 15 years from opening
ā€¢ Account matures at 21 years from opening
ā€¢ 50% withdrawal allowed at 18 years for education
ā€¢ Max ā‚¹1,50,000 / year Ā· Tax-free (EEE status)

Balance growth to maturity (age 21)

07.50L15.00L22.50L30.00LY1Y6Y11Y16Y21
Y21 Ā· Deposited 7.50LBalance 23.94L

Enter your yearly deposit to see how the account grows.

Year-by-Year Corpus Growth
YearAnnual DepositInterest EarnedBalance
2027ā‚¹50,000ā‚¹4,100ā‚¹54,100
2028ā‚¹50,000ā‚¹8,536ā‚¹1,12,636
2029ā‚¹50,000ā‚¹13,336ā‚¹1,75,972
2030ā‚¹50,000ā‚¹18,530ā‚¹2,44,502
2031ā‚¹50,000ā‚¹24,149ā‚¹3,18,651
2032ā‚¹50,000ā‚¹30,229ā‚¹3,98,881

What is a SSY?

A Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Calculator projects the maturity amount of an SSY account based on the annual deposit, the current interest rate of 8.2% p.a., and the daughter's age at the time of account opening. It shows the year-by-year corpus growth, the total deposits made over 15 years, the total interest earned tax-free over 21 years, and key milestone dates ā€” last deposit year, the 50% withdrawal eligibility date, and the final maturity year.

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is one of the most underutilised financial instruments in India despite being arguably the most compelling forced-savings scheme for families with daughters. Launched in 2015 under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao programme, SSY is backed by the Government of India, offers a guaranteed 8.2% annual return (higher than PPF), qualifies for full EEE tax treatment, and creates a dedicated corpus that cannot be prematurely accessed except for education or marriage. The account opened today for a 3-year-old daughter will mature in 2047 with full tax-free proceeds.

The mathematics of SSY are compelling. A family depositing ā‚¹1,50,000 per year (the maximum) for 15 years invests ā‚¹22.5 lakh in total. At 8.2% compounded annually, the 21-year maturity amount is approximately ā‚¹71 lakh ā€” with ā‚¹48.5 lakh coming entirely from interest, all of it tax-free. At a 30% tax bracket, the equivalent pre-tax return from a taxable instrument would need to be approximately 11.7% per annum to produce the same post-tax result ā€” a level that only equity markets can aspire to, without the guarantee.

The PPF Calculator is a natural companion for families already investing in SSY ā€” together they provide two government-backed, EEE-status vehicles that build the low-risk foundation of a long-term financial plan. For the equity growth layer, the SIP Calculator can model the complementary equity allocation.

How to use this SSY calculator

  1. Enter Annual Deposit ā€” the amount you plan to deposit each financial year, from ā‚¹250 to ā‚¹1,50,000. The maximum is ā‚¹1.5 lakh per year; deposits can be made monthly, quarterly, or as a lump sum.
  2. Enter Daughter's Current Age ā€” from 0 (newborn) to 10 (maximum age at account opening). The maturity age is always 21 years from opening, so her age at maturity = current age + 21.
  3. Set Interest Rate ā€” the default is 8.2% (current Q1 FY 2026-27 rate). Adjust downward to model a conservative scenario.
  4. Read the maturity amount ā€” the result card shows the corpus at maturity, the total deposited, and the total interest earned.
  5. Review the year-by-year table ā€” expand to see all 21 years, with the last deposit year (year 15), education withdrawal eligibility (year 18), and maturity (year 21) highlighted.

Formula & Methodology

Deposit phase (Years 1ā€“15): At the beginning of each year, the annual deposit is added to the corpus. At year end, interest is credited on the full balance.

Interest phase (Years 16ā€“21): No new deposits. Interest continues to compound annually on the accumulated balance.

Formula per year:
- If year ā‰¤ 15: Corpus = (Corpus + Annual Deposit) Ɨ (1 + r)
- If year > 15: Corpus = Corpus Ɨ (1 + r)

Where r = interest rate Ć· 100.

Total Interest = Maturity Amount āˆ’ Total Deposits

Worked example: A family opens an SSY account for their 2-year-old daughter in 2026, depositing ā‚¹75,000 every year at 8.2% p.a.

- Total deposits (15 years Ɨ ā‚¹75,000) = ā‚¹11,25,000
- Maturity year: 2026 + 21 = 2047 (daughter turns 23)
- Last deposit year: 2026 + 15 = 2041 (daughter turns 17)
- 50% withdrawal eligible: 2026 + 18 = 2044 (daughter turns 20)

Corpus at maturity:
- After Year 15 (deposits complete): approx. ā‚¹22.8 lakh
- After Years 16ā€“21 (interest only, no deposits): corpus grows from ā‚¹22.8 lakh to approx. ā‚¹36.0 lakh
- Total Interest Earned: ā‚¹36.0 lakh āˆ’ ā‚¹11.25 lakh = ā‚¹24.75 lakh (all tax-free)

In 2044, when the daughter turns 20, up to 50% of the previous year's balance (approx. ā‚¹16ā€“17 lakh) can be withdrawn for college fees ā€” without closing the account or affecting the compounding on the remaining balance through 2047.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a government-backed small savings scheme launched in 2015 under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative. It allows parents or guardians to open a dedicated savings account for a girl child up to the age of 10, with deposits for the first 15 years and the account maturing at 21 years from the date of opening. It currently offers 8.2% p.a. interest (compounded annually) and enjoys full EEE tax status.
The SSY interest rate for Q1 FY 2026-27 is 8.2% per annum, compounded annually. The government reviews the rate quarterly in line with the G-Sec yield formula, but SSY has historically maintained a rate 0.75ā€“1% above comparable small savings schemes. The SSY Calculator uses 8.2% as the default, with the rate adjustable to model different scenarios.
The minimum deposit per financial year is ā‚¹250, and the maximum is ā‚¹1,50,000. Deposits can be made in any number of instalments ā€” monthly, quarterly, or as a single annual lump sum. The account becomes dormant if the ā‚¹250 minimum is not deposited in a financial year; it can be revived by paying the shortfall plus a ā‚¹50 penalty per default year.
The SSY account matures 21 years from the date of opening, regardless of the girl child's current age. At maturity, the full corpus (principal + interest) is paid out tax-free. If the girl marries after age 18, the account can be closed before the 21-year maturity. At maturity, the daughter must operate the account herself ā€” the guardian's authority ends when she turns 18.
Partial withdrawal of up to 50% of the balance as on 31 March of the previous financial year is allowed after the girl turns 18, for higher education or marriage expenses. Full premature closure is permitted if the account holder (girl) dies, or on compassionate grounds (life-threatening illness of account holder/guardian). The account can also be closed for marriage expenses after the girl turns 18. Otherwise, the full 21-year lock-in applies.
A maximum of two SSY accounts can be opened per family ā€” one for each girl child. An exception allows a third account if twins or triplets are born as the second birth. No SSY account can be opened for a girl child after she turns 10. Accounts can be opened at post offices and all nationalised and major private banks in India.
No ā€” the SSY interest rate is reviewed quarterly by the government and can change. Historically, SSY rates have ranged from 7.6% to 9.2% since the scheme's launch. The rate applicable in each quarter is the rate that accrues for that quarter's balance; there is no lock-in at the opening rate. The SSY Calculator lets you model different assumed rates to test sensitivity ā€” for long-term planning, using a conservative rate like 7.5ā€“8% as a scenario alongside the current 8.2% is advisable.
Both SSY and [PPF Calculator](/ppf-calculator-india/) are government small savings schemes with EEE tax treatment, but key differences exist: SSY is exclusively for girl children (under 10 at opening); PPF is for all individuals. SSY currently offers 8.2% versus PPF's 7.1%. SSY matures at 21 years from opening; PPF has a 15-year tenure with 5-year extensions. SSY's maximum deposit (ā‚¹1.5 lakh/year) is the same as PPF. For a family with daughters, SSY and PPF can both be used simultaneously.
SSY has EEE (Exempt-Exempt-Exempt) tax status: (1) deposits up to ā‚¹1.5 lakh/year are deductible under Section 80C; (2) the interest earned every year is tax-free; (3) the maturity amount is tax-free. This triple tax benefit, combined with the 8.2% guaranteed rate, makes SSY's effective pre-tax return equivalent to approximately 11ā€“12% for someone in the 30% tax bracket ā€” substantially above most comparable instruments.
If the minimum ā‚¹250 deposit is not made in a financial year, the account becomes 'defaulted.' To reactivate, you pay the minimum ā‚¹250 for the defaulted year plus ā‚¹50 penalty per defaulted year. Importantly, you cannot make up missed deposits above the minimum ā€” the ā‚¹1.5 lakh annual limit cannot be carried forward to a later year. Regular annual deposits are essential to maximise the scheme's compounding benefit over the 15 deposit years.
SSY offers a guaranteed 8.2% p.a. with zero risk, EEE tax treatment, and government backing. Equity mutual funds historically deliver 12ā€“15% CAGR over long periods but with significant year-to-year volatility. For goals with a fixed horizon (daughter's education at 18 or marriage at 21ā€“23), SSY's guaranteed return ensures the funds are available when needed without sequencing risk. A balanced approach combines SSY for the guaranteed floor with a [SIP Calculator](/sip-calculator-india/) for growth equity allocation.
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