SIP of ₹18,000 per Month for 6 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹18,000 monthly over a 6-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹1,296,000
72 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹607,627
46.9% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹1,903,627
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹1,843,298
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹1,296,000 +₹292,439 ₹1,588,439
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹1,296,000 +₹323,486 ₹1,619,486
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹1,296,000 +₹371,499 ₹1,667,499
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹1,296,000 +₹484,720 ₹1,780,720
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹1,296,000 +₹607,627 ₹1,903,627
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹1,296,000 +₹812,152 ₹2,108,152

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹18,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 6 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹18,000 for 6 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹1,903,627 against an invested principal of ₹1,296,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹607,627.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹18,000 SIP after 6 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 ₹60,328, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹1,843,298.

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 ₹1,588,439. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹1,903,627, generating ₹315,188 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 6 years, the purchasing power of your ₹1,903,627 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹1,341,982 in today's money.

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