SIP of ₹12,500 per Month for 3 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹12,500 monthly over a 3-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹450,000
36 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹93,846
20.9% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹543,846
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹543,846
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹450,000 +₹48,079 ₹498,079
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹450,000 +₹52,834 ₹502,834
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹450,000 +₹60,072 ₹510,072
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹450,000 +₹76,625 ₹526,625
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹450,000 +₹93,846 ₹543,846
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹450,000 +₹120,993 ₹570,993

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

TimelineInvested PrincipalGrowth / GainsTotal Corpus Value
Year 1 ₹150,000 +₹10,117 ₹160,117
Year 2 ₹300,000 +₹40,540 ₹340,540
Year 3 ₹450,000 +₹93,846 ₹543,846

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹12,500 invested monthly in SIP become after 3 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹12,500 for 3 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹543,846 against an invested principal of ₹450,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹93,846.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹12,500 SIP after 3 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 ₹0, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹543,846.

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 ₹498,079. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹543,846, generating ₹45,766 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 3 years, the purchasing power of your ₹543,846 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹456,623 in today's money.

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