SIP of ₹18,000 per Month for 12 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹18,000 monthly over a 12-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹2,592,000
144 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹3,208,539
123.8% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹5,800,539
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹5,415,097
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹2,592,000 +₹1,340,064 ₹3,932,064
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹2,592,000 +₹1,504,004 ₹4,096,004
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹2,592,000 +₹1,766,012 ₹4,358,012
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹2,592,000 +₹2,425,347 ₹5,017,347
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹2,592,000 +₹3,208,539 ₹5,800,539
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹2,592,000 +₹4,672,523 ₹7,264,523

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

TimelineInvested PrincipalGrowth / GainsTotal Corpus Value
Year 1 ₹216,000 +₹14,568 ₹230,568
Year 2 ₹432,000 +₹58,378 ₹490,378
Year 3 ₹648,000 +₹135,138 ₹783,138
Year 4 ₹864,000 +₹249,027 ₹1,113,027
Year 5 ₹1,080,000 +₹404,755 ₹1,484,755
Year 6 ₹1,296,000 +₹607,627 ₹1,903,627
Year 7 ₹1,512,000 +₹863,622 ₹2,375,622
Year 8 ₹1,728,000 +₹1,179,478 ₹2,907,478
Year 9 ₹1,944,000 +₹1,562,787 ₹3,506,787
Year 10 ₹2,160,000 +₹2,022,103 ₹4,182,103
Year 11 ₹2,376,000 +₹2,567,067 ₹4,943,067
Year 12 ₹2,592,000 +₹3,208,539 ₹5,800,539

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹18,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 12 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹18,000 for 12 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹5,800,539 against an invested principal of ₹2,592,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹3,208,539.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹18,000 SIP after 12 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 ₹385,442, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹5,415,097.

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 ₹3,932,064. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹5,800,539, generating ₹1,868,475 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 12 years, the purchasing power of your ₹5,800,539 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹2,882,690 in today's money.

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