SIP of ₹15,000 per Month for 3 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹15,000 monthly over a 3-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹540,000
36 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹112,615
20.9% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹652,615
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹652,615
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹540,000 +₹57,695 ₹597,695
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹540,000 +₹63,401 ₹603,401
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹540,000 +₹72,087 ₹612,087
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹540,000 +₹91,950 ₹631,950
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹540,000 +₹112,615 ₹652,615
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹540,000 +₹145,192 ₹685,192

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

TimelineInvested PrincipalGrowth / GainsTotal Corpus Value
Year 1 ₹180,000 +₹12,140 ₹192,140
Year 2 ₹360,000 +₹48,648 ₹408,648
Year 3 ₹540,000 +₹112,615 ₹652,615

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹15,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 3 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹15,000 for 3 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹652,615 against an invested principal of ₹540,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹112,615.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹15,000 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 ₹652,615.

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 ₹597,695. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹652,615, generating ₹54,919 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 ₹652,615 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹547,948 in today's money.

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