NPS Calculator
Calculate your National Pension System (NPS) retirement corpus and pension
NPS Details
Historical NPS returns: 8-12%
Tax Benefits: Up to ₹1.5L under 80CCD(1) and additional ₹50K under 80CCD(1B)
Retirement Corpus Breakdown
Retirement Benefits
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How NPS (National Pension System) is Calculated?
NPS is a voluntary retirement savings scheme regulated by PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority). It uses market-linked returns with contributions invested in equity, corporate bonds, and government securities. The corpus grows through compounding and market returns.
NPS Formula/Equation
Corpus = P × [((1 + r)^n - 1) / r] × (1 + r)
Pension = (Corpus × 40%) × Annuity Rate / 12
Where:
- P = Monthly/annual contribution
- r = Expected return rate (as decimal)
- n = Number of contribution periods
- Corpus = Total retirement corpus accumulated
Example:
Let's calculate NPS corpus for a monthly contribution of ₹5,000 at 10% expected return for 30 years until retirement.
Given: P = ₹5,000/month, r = 10% = 0.10, Years = 30, Months = 360
Step 1: Calculate Monthly Return Rate
Monthly Rate = 10% / 12 = 0.833% = 0.00833
Step 2: Calculate Retirement Corpus
Corpus = P × [((1 + r)^n - 1) / r] × (1 + r)
Corpus = ₹5,000 × [((1.00833)^360 - 1) / 0.00833] × 1.00833
Corpus = ₹5,000 × [18.68 / 0.00833] × 1.00833
Corpus = ₹5,000 × 2,241 × 1.00833
Corpus ≈ ₹1,12,95,000
Step 3: Calculate Lump Sum (60%)
Lump Sum = ₹1,12,95,000 × 60% = ₹67,77,000
Step 4: Calculate Annuity Corpus (40%)
Annuity Corpus = ₹1,12,95,000 × 40% = ₹45,18,000
Step 5: Calculate Monthly Pension (assuming 6% annuity rate)
Monthly Pension = (₹45,18,000 × 6%) / 12 = ₹22,590
Result: Your NPS corpus grows to ₹1,12,95,000, giving you ₹67,77,000 as lump sum and ₹22,590 monthly pension.
Use Cases for NPS Calculator
Retirement Planning
Plan your retirement corpus and pension with market-linked returns
Tax Savings
Save up to ₹2 lakh annually with tax deductions under 80CCD
Wealth Building
Build substantial retirement corpus through disciplined investing
Pension Security
Ensure regular pension income post-retirement with annuity
Benefits of NPS
Tax deduction up to ₹2 lakh (₹1.5L under 80CCD(1) + ₹50K under 80CCD(1B))
Market-linked returns with potential for higher growth
Flexible contribution amounts and frequency
Portfolio choice (Auto or Active mode)
Low-cost pension scheme with transparent charges
60% corpus withdrawal tax-free at retirement
NPS Calculator FAQs
❓What is NPS?
NPS (National Pension System) is a voluntary retirement savings scheme regulated by PFRDA. It allows you to build a retirement corpus through regular contributions invested in market-linked instruments. At retirement, 60% can be withdrawn tax-free and 40% must be used to purchase an annuity for regular pension.
❓How is NPS corpus calculated?
NPS corpus is calculated using compound interest formula with monthly contributions. The returns depend on market performance and asset allocation (equity, corporate bonds, government securities). Expected returns typically range from 8-12% depending on the chosen portfolio.
❓What are the tax benefits of NPS?
NPS offers triple tax benefits: (1) Tax deduction up to ₹1.5 lakh under Section 80CCD(1), (2) Additional ₹50,000 deduction under Section 80CCD(1B), (3) 60% of corpus withdrawal is tax-free at retirement. Only 40% used for annuity is taxable as per income tax rules.
❓What is the difference between Auto and Active choice in NPS?
Auto choice automatically adjusts asset allocation based on your age (more equity when young, more debt as you age). Active choice allows you to manually select asset allocation percentages. Auto is recommended for beginners, while Active gives more control to experienced investors.
❓Can I withdraw NPS before retirement?
Partial withdrawal (up to 25% of contribution) is allowed after 3 years for specific purposes like medical treatment, children's education, or home purchase. Full withdrawal is allowed only at retirement (age 60) or in case of critical illness or death.