The Employee Provident Fund (EPF) is your primary retirement savings vehicle if you're a salaried employee in India. Both you and your employer contribute 12% of your basic salary monthly, creating a substantial retirement corpus over your working life. With current EPF interest at 8.15% per year and complete tax exemption at retirement (after 5 years of continuous service), EPF is one of the best forced savings mechanisms. This calculator shows you exactly how much your EPF will grow to by retirement, helping you assess if you need additional retirement savings through NPS, PPF, or mutual funds. Understanding your EPF projection empowers you to make informed decisions about your financial future.

Enter your current basic salary - typically 40-50% of your CTC. Your EPF contribution is 12% of this, and your employer adds another 12% (though part goes to pension). The calculator uses 24% of basic salary for simplicity. Input your current age and retirement age (usually 58-60). If you have an existing EPF balance, add it to see the complete picture. Set your expected annual salary increment - 8-10% is typical for private sector, 3-5% for government. The interest rate is prefilled at current EPF rate. Watch how your EPF grows - the combination of rising contributions (due to salary increases) and compounding creates remarkable wealth over 25-30 years of service.

Your EPF maturity value is tax-free if withdrawn after 5 years of continuous service. The year-wise breakdown shows total contributions (you + employer) and interest earned. Notice how interest compounds on accumulated balance, creating exponential growth. In early years, contributions dominate, but in later years, interest on accumulated corpus becomes larger than annual contributions - this is compounding magic! EPF can be withdrawn partially for home purchase, medical emergencies, or children's education. However, leaving it untouched until retirement maximizes wealth. Consider Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF) - contributing extra amount above 12% at the same EPF rate - to accelerate corpus building, especially if you're 40+ and behind on retirement savings.