How to calculate Present Value?
Let’s understand this with an example. Assume that you will get ₹ 106 in one year. You want to know what the present value of this amount is at 6 % interest rate.
Present Value = Future Value / (1 + Rate of Return) ^ 1
= ₹ 106 / (1 + 6 % ) -1
= ₹ 100
Future Value = ₹ 106
Rate of Return = 6 %
Time Horizon = 1 Yr
So, the present value of this investment will be ₹ 100.
Benefits
- After reviewing the future benefits of potential investments, you can select the best investment as per your investment goals and risk profile at a certain time at a pre-decided rate.
- You can choose the right retirement plan.
- It helps you in understanding the current value of your educational goals, manufacturing goals, corporate goals, and retirement goals.