SIP of ₹1,500 per Month for 20 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹1,500 monthly over a 20-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹360,000
240 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹1,138,722
316.3% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹1,498,722
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹1,372,007
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹360,000 +₹379,616 ₹739,616
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹360,000 +₹435,627 ₹795,627
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹360,000 +₹529,421 ₹889,421
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹360,000 +₹788,545 ₹1,148,545
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹360,000 +₹1,138,722 ₹1,498,722
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹360,000 +₹1,913,932 ₹2,273,932

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

TimelineInvested PrincipalGrowth / GainsTotal Corpus Value
Year 1 ₹18,000 +₹1,214 ₹19,214
Year 2 ₹36,000 +₹4,865 ₹40,865
Year 3 ₹54,000 +₹11,261 ₹65,261
Year 4 ₹72,000 +₹20,752 ₹92,752
Year 5 ₹90,000 +₹33,730 ₹123,730
Year 6 ₹108,000 +₹50,636 ₹158,636
Year 7 ₹126,000 +₹71,968 ₹197,968
Year 8 ₹144,000 +₹98,290 ₹242,290
Year 9 ₹162,000 +₹130,232 ₹292,232
Year 10 ₹180,000 +₹168,509 ₹348,509
Year 11 ₹198,000 +₹213,922 ₹411,922
Year 12 ₹216,000 +₹267,378 ₹483,378
Year 13 ₹234,000 +₹329,897 ₹563,897
Year 14 ₹252,000 +₹402,627 ₹654,627
Year 15 ₹270,000 +₹486,864 ₹756,864
Year 16 ₹288,000 +₹584,067 ₹872,067
Year 17 ₹306,000 +₹695,881 ₹1,001,881
Year 18 ₹324,000 +₹824,159 ₹1,148,159
Year 19 ₹342,000 +₹970,988 ₹1,312,988
Year 20 ₹360,000 +₹1,138,722 ₹1,498,722

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹1,500 invested monthly in SIP become after 20 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹1,500 for 20 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹1,498,722 against an invested principal of ₹360,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹1,138,722.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹1,500 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 ₹126,715, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹1,372,007.

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 ₹739,616. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹1,498,722, generating ₹759,106 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 ₹1,498,722 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹467,309 in today's money.

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