SIP of ₹12,000 per Month for 6 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹12,000 monthly over a 6-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹864,000
72 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹405,084
46.9% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹1,269,084
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹1,234,074
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹864,000 +₹194,959 ₹1,058,959
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹864,000 +₹215,657 ₹1,079,657
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹864,000 +₹247,666 ₹1,111,666
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹864,000 +₹323,147 ₹1,187,147
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹864,000 +₹405,084 ₹1,269,084
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹864,000 +₹541,434 ₹1,405,434

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹12,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 6 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹12,000 for 6 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹1,269,084 against an invested principal of ₹864,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹405,084.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹12,000 SIP after 6 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 ₹35,011, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹1,234,074.

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 ₹1,058,959. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹1,269,084, generating ₹210,125 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 6 years, the purchasing power of your ₹1,269,084 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹894,654 in today's money.

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