How is interest calculated on my savings account balance?
Curious about saving account
In India, the interest on a savings account is typically calculated on the daily closing balance. The interest rate is expressed as an annual percentage rate (APR) and is usually credited to the account on a quarterly basis. The interest earned is calculated as the product of the daily closing balance and the applicable interest rate, divided by the number of days in a year. The formula for calculating interest on a savings account in India is:
Interest earned = (Daily closing balance x Annual interest rate)/365
Where:
Daily closing balance: The balance in your savings account at the end of each day
Annual interest rate: The interest rate offered by the bank on your savings account
365: The number of days in a year
It's important to note that the interest rate and the method of calculation may vary depending on the bank and the type of savings account you hold.