👩 Mahila Samman Savings Certificate

2-year scheme for women with quarterly compounding.

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Max ₹2,00,000 per the scheme rules

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Formula at a glance

Mahila Samman Certificate formula: A = P × (1 + r ÷ 4)⁸; Interest = A − P
How the mahila samman certificate works: A = P × (1 + r ÷ 4)⁸

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📘 About the Mahila Samman Certificate Calculator

The Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC) was a two-year small savings scheme for women and girls, launched in April 2023, paying 7.5% a year compounded quarterly, with a maximum deposit of ₹2 lakh.

The scheme took new deposits until 31 March 2025. Existing certificates continue to maturity. This calculator shows what a deposit grows to over the two-year term, so account holders can check their maturity value.

🧮 Formula

Maturity amount
A = P × (1 + r ÷ 4)⁸
Interest earned
Interest = A − P

Where

  • P = amount deposited
  • r = annual interest rate ÷ 100
  • 8 = number of quarters in 2 years

✏️ Worked examples

₹2 lakh at 7.5%

You enter
Deposit Amount₹200,000
Annual Interest Rate7.5%
You get
Maturity amount after 2 years₹2,32,044
Interest earned₹32,044
Deposited₹2,00,000
Effective yearly return7.71%

Maturity ₹2,32,044.

₹1 lakh at 7.5%

You enter
Deposit Amount₹100,000
Annual Interest Rate7.5%
You get
Maturity amount after 2 years₹1,16,022
Interest earned₹16,022
Deposited₹1,00,000
Effective yearly return7.71%

Maturity ₹1,16,022.

🧭 How to use this calculator

What you enter

  • Deposit Amount (₹)Max ₹2,00,000 per the scheme rules
  • Annual Interest Rate (%)

What you get

  • Maturity Amount
  • Interest Earned
  • Deposited

❓ Frequently asked questions

Is the Mahila Samman scheme still open?

New deposits were accepted until 31 March 2025. Check with your post office or bank for any extension.

What is the maturity of ₹2 lakh in Mahila Samman?

About ₹2,32,044 after 2 years at 7.5% compounded quarterly.

Is the interest taxable?

Yes, it is added to your income and taxed at your slab rate; there is no 80C benefit.

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