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College Fest Introduces Suite of Financial Calculators for Students

Reported by Harshdeep Singh (Fact-Checker) · Times of India - Top Stories ·

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GeneralCollege Fest Introduces Suite of Financial Calculators for Students

Financial calculators have been added to the fest portal to help students plan personal finances. The loan installment calculator determines the monthly payment for any borrowed amount. The SIP return estimator predicts earnings from systematic investment plans. The PPF maturity tool shows both the final amount and interest earned on a public provident fund. The fixed‑deposit calculator checks the maturity sum and interest for bank deposits. The NPS pension calculator estimates the retirement corpus and monthly pension. A mutual‑fund calculator estimates the future value of mutual‑fund investments. Each tool uses simple inputs and gives instant results. Students can compare different options side by side. The calculators aim to improve financial literacy among young adults. They are free to use and require no registration. The portal also provides short guides on how to interpret the outputs. ## Context These calculators simplify basic financial planning for beginners, letting users gauge loan costs, savings growth and retirement benefits without consulting an expert.

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