Move the sliders below to see how standard bank deposits, general market growth, inflation, and timing change your pocket's value over time.
Traditional bank fixed deposits feel completely secure because the balance doesn't jump up and down. But over time, staying locked in low growth creates a massive shortfall compared to investing in diversified businesses (Equity).
A ₹500 note locked in a cupboard stays ₹500 on paper. But as prices of fuel, milk, and rent creep up, that same note buys fewer things. This loss of purchasing power is the hidden cost of holding idle cash.
Compounding returns work like a rolling snowball—the longer the runway, the faster it grows. When you delay your investment start date by just a few years, you miss out on the most powerful, final growth loops.
How fast can you double your savings? Instead of calculating confusing compound formulations, smart investors use the Rule of 72. Divide 72 by your expected yearly rate, and you instantly get the number of years it takes to double your money.