SIP of ₹1,000 per Month for 20 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹1,000 monthly over a 20-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹240,000
240 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹759,148
316.3% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹999,148
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹919,879
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹240,000 +₹253,077 ₹493,077
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹240,000 +₹290,418 ₹530,418
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹240,000 +₹352,947 ₹592,947
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹240,000 +₹525,697 ₹765,697
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹240,000 +₹759,148 ₹999,148
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹240,000 +₹1,275,955 ₹1,515,955

Year-by-Year Wealth Accumulation Schedule (@ 12% CAGR)

TimelineInvested PrincipalGrowth / GainsTotal Corpus Value
Year 1 ₹12,000 +₹809 ₹12,809
Year 2 ₹24,000 +₹3,243 ₹27,243
Year 3 ₹36,000 +₹7,508 ₹43,508
Year 4 ₹48,000 +₹13,835 ₹61,835
Year 5 ₹60,000 +₹22,486 ₹82,486
Year 6 ₹72,000 +₹33,757 ₹105,757
Year 7 ₹84,000 +₹47,979 ₹131,979
Year 8 ₹96,000 +₹65,527 ₹161,527
Year 9 ₹108,000 +₹86,822 ₹194,822
Year 10 ₹120,000 +₹112,339 ₹232,339
Year 11 ₹132,000 +₹142,615 ₹274,615
Year 12 ₹144,000 +₹178,252 ₹322,252
Year 13 ₹156,000 +₹219,931 ₹375,931
Year 14 ₹168,000 +₹268,418 ₹436,418
Year 15 ₹180,000 +₹324,576 ₹504,576
Year 16 ₹192,000 +₹389,378 ₹581,378
Year 17 ₹204,000 +₹463,921 ₹667,921
Year 18 ₹216,000 +₹549,439 ₹765,439
Year 19 ₹228,000 +₹647,325 ₹875,325
Year 20 ₹240,000 +₹759,148 ₹999,148

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹1,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 20 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹1,000 for 20 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹999,148 against an invested principal of ₹240,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹759,148.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹1,000 SIP after 20 years?

Under Section 112A (revised post-Budget 2024), Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) from equity mutual funds held for more than 12 months are tax-exempt up to ₹1.25 Lakh per financial year. Profits exceeding ₹1.25 Lakh are taxed at flat 12.5%. For this scenario, estimated tax is ₹79,268, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹919,879.

How does an equity SIP compare to a Bank Recurring Deposit (RD)?

In a Bank RD at 6.5% interest, your total corpus would be ₹493,077. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹999,148, generating ₹506,071 in extra wealth due to compounding power.

What will be the real purchasing power of the corpus after inflation?

Assuming an average inflation rate of 6% over 20 years, the purchasing power of your ₹999,148 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹311,539 in today's money.

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