SIP of ₹18,000 per Month for 2 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹18,000 monthly over a 2-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹432,000
24 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹58,378
13.5% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹490,378
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹490,378
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹432,000 +₹30,502 ₹462,502
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹432,000 +₹33,448 ₹465,448
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹432,000 +₹37,909 ₹469,909
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹432,000 +₹48,012 ₹480,012
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹432,000 +₹58,378 ₹490,378
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹432,000 +₹74,438 ₹506,438

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹18,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 2 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹18,000 for 2 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹490,378 against an invested principal of ₹432,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹58,378.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹18,000 SIP after 2 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 ₹490,378.

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 ₹462,502. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹490,378, generating ₹27,876 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 2 years, the purchasing power of your ₹490,378 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹436,434 in today's money.

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