SIP of ₹18,000 per Month for 4 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹18,000 monthly over a 4-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹864,000
48 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹249,027
28.8% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹1,113,027
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹1,097,524
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹864,000 +₹125,027 ₹989,027
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹864,000 +₹137,687 ₹1,001,687
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹864,000 +₹157,060 ₹1,021,060
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹864,000 +₹201,813 ₹1,065,813
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹864,000 +₹249,027 ₹1,113,027
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹864,000 +₹324,787 ₹1,188,787

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹18,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 4 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹18,000 for 4 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹1,113,027 against an invested principal of ₹864,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹249,027.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹18,000 SIP after 4 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 ₹15,503, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹1,097,524.

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 ₹989,027. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹1,113,027, generating ₹124,000 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 4 years, the purchasing power of your ₹1,113,027 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹881,622 in today's money.

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