SIP of ₹12,000 per Month for 15 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹12,000 monthly over a 15-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹2,160,000
180 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹3,894,912
180.3% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹6,054,912
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹5,583,673
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹2,160,000 +₹1,502,268 ₹3,662,268
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹2,160,000 +₹1,699,489 ₹3,859,489
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹2,160,000 +₹2,020,142 ₹4,180,142
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹2,160,000 +₹2,855,091 ₹5,015,091
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹2,160,000 +₹3,894,912 ₹6,054,912
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹2,160,000 +₹5,962,357 ₹8,122,357

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

TimelineInvested PrincipalGrowth / GainsTotal Corpus Value
Year 1 ₹144,000 +₹9,712 ₹153,712
Year 2 ₹288,000 +₹38,918 ₹326,918
Year 3 ₹432,000 +₹90,092 ₹522,092
Year 4 ₹576,000 +₹166,018 ₹742,018
Year 5 ₹720,000 +₹269,836 ₹989,836
Year 6 ₹864,000 +₹405,084 ₹1,269,084
Year 7 ₹1,008,000 +₹575,748 ₹1,583,748
Year 8 ₹1,152,000 +₹786,319 ₹1,938,319
Year 9 ₹1,296,000 +₹1,041,858 ₹2,337,858
Year 10 ₹1,440,000 +₹1,348,069 ₹2,788,069
Year 11 ₹1,584,000 +₹1,711,378 ₹3,295,378
Year 12 ₹1,728,000 +₹2,139,026 ₹3,867,026
Year 13 ₹1,872,000 +₹2,639,174 ₹4,511,174
Year 14 ₹2,016,000 +₹3,221,015 ₹5,237,015
Year 15 ₹2,160,000 +₹3,894,912 ₹6,054,912

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹12,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 15 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹12,000 for 15 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹6,054,912 against an invested principal of ₹2,160,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹3,894,912.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹12,000 SIP after 15 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 ₹471,239, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹5,583,673.

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 ₹3,662,268. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹6,054,912, generating ₹2,392,644 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 15 years, the purchasing power of your ₹6,054,912 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹2,526,503 in today's money.

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