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US vs. India — Where Should My Money Live?

Compare growing the same USD in a US investment vs. an Indian fixed deposit, after FX conversion, currency trend, and tax — all assumptions yours to adjust.

Estimate. User-entered rates only — not sourced from any bank. Not financial advice.

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Verify current rates at your bank. SBI 1–3 yr FD was ~7% in 2024.

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NRI TDS on FD interest is typically 30%. Enter your own rate.

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Positive = INR weakens. Historical avg ~2–3%/yr. Adjust your view.

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Historical S&P 500 nominal ~10%, real ~7%. Enter your own.

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LTCG is 15–20% for most. 0% for Roth IRA. Enter yours.

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Comparison in USD terms after 10 years. India scenario: convert USD to INR at today's rate, invest at the FD rate (post-tax), convert back at the projected future rate. US scenario: invest USD at the US return (post-tax). FX trend and tax rates are estimates — small changes matter significantly at long horizons. Not financial advice.

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