Present Value Calculator

Calculate what a future amount is worth today at a chosen discount rate and compounding frequency.

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Enter an exact value or use a slider. Your result updates instantly.

Indian rupees
Indian rupees

Enter zero when you only want to discount a single future lump sum.

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Periodic cash-flow timing

Your result

Local calculation
Present value today₹8,62,630.87
Future lump sum
₹10,00,000.00
Present value of future lump sum
₹4,50,523.46
Present value of periodic cash flows
₹4,12,107.40
Total undiscounted future cash flows
₹16,00,000.00
Amount discounted
₹7,37,369.13
Growth factor (×)
2.21964
Number of cash-flow periods
120

How this calculation works

Calculate what a future amount is worth today at a chosen discount rate and compounding frequency. The result is calculated locally in your browser from the visible inputs, and the method below remains available for checking.

Present value = discounted future lump sum + present value of the periodic cash-flow annuity. Beginning-of-period cash flows receive one additional period factor.

Worked example

The calculator discounts a ₹10 lakh lump sum plus ₹5,000 monthly cash flows due over 10 years back to today at 8%.

Assumptions and limits

  • Inputs use the units shown beside each field.
  • Intermediate values retain precision; displayed values are rounded for readability.

Questions people ask

How does the Present Value Calculator work?

It applies this displayed method: Present value = discounted future lump sum + present value of the periodic cash-flow annuity. Beginning-of-period cash flows receive one additional period factor. Values stay in your browser and are not submitted to a server.

What should I check before using the Present value result?

Inputs use the units shown beside each field. Intermediate values retain precision; displayed values are rounded for readability. This is an educational projection. Returns, rates, inflation, tax treatment and product rules can change.

Does this Present value calculator save my information?

No. Calculation inputs are processed on this device. Sharing creates a URL only when you choose the share action.

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