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FD vs Debt MF
Compare post-tax returns of Fixed Deposits and Debt Mutual Funds
Investment Details
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₹10,000₹1 Cr
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1%12%
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1%12%
1 year30 years
FD Tax Treatment: 10% TDS is deducted from interest annually. Additional tax (as per slab) is payable on interest accrued each year.
Debt MF Tax Treatment: Gains are accumulated and taxed only at redemption based on your tax slab.
Better Investment Option
Debt Mutual Fund
+₹3,063XIRR Difference: 0.23% higher returns
Fixed Deposit
Net Maturity Value
₹6,43,105
Post-Tax XIRR
5.03%
Gross Maturity₹7,04,436
Gross Interest₹2,04,436
TDS Deducted (10%)-₹20,444
Extra Tax (above 10% TDS)
-₹40,887Net Returns₹1,43,105
Debt Mutual Fund
Net Maturity Value
₹6,46,169
Post-Tax XIRR
5.26%
Gross Maturity₹7,08,813
Gross Gains₹2,08,813
Tax at Redemption (30%)-₹62,644
Net Returns₹1,46,169
Understanding the Comparison
Why one investment performs better than the other
Investment Amount
₹5,00,000
Fixed Deposit
Interest Rate7% p.a.
Gross Returns+₹2,04,436
Total Deductions-₹61,331
Net Returns+₹1,43,105
Debt Mutual Fund
Expected Return7% p.a.
Gross Returns+₹2,08,813
Tax at Redemption-₹62,644
Net Returns+₹1,46,169