SIP of ₹20,000 per Month for 12 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹20,000 monthly over a 12-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹2,880,000
144 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹3,565,044
123.8% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹6,445,044
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹6,015,038
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹2,880,000 +₹1,488,960 ₹4,368,960
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹2,880,000 +₹1,671,116 ₹4,551,116
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹2,880,000 +₹1,962,236 ₹4,842,236
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹2,880,000 +₹2,694,830 ₹5,574,830
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹2,880,000 +₹3,565,044 ₹6,445,044
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹2,880,000 +₹5,191,692 ₹8,071,692

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

TimelineInvested PrincipalGrowth / GainsTotal Corpus Value
Year 1 ₹240,000 +₹16,187 ₹256,187
Year 2 ₹480,000 +₹64,864 ₹544,864
Year 3 ₹720,000 +₹150,153 ₹870,153
Year 4 ₹960,000 +₹276,697 ₹1,236,697
Year 5 ₹1,200,000 +₹449,727 ₹1,649,727
Year 6 ₹1,440,000 +₹675,141 ₹2,115,141
Year 7 ₹1,680,000 +₹959,580 ₹2,639,580
Year 8 ₹1,920,000 +₹1,310,531 ₹3,230,531
Year 9 ₹2,160,000 +₹1,736,430 ₹3,896,430
Year 10 ₹2,400,000 +₹2,246,782 ₹4,646,782
Year 11 ₹2,640,000 +₹2,852,296 ₹5,492,296
Year 12 ₹2,880,000 +₹3,565,044 ₹6,445,044

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹20,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 12 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹20,000 for 12 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹6,445,044 against an invested principal of ₹2,880,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹3,565,044.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹20,000 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 ₹430,005, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹6,015,038.

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 ₹4,368,960. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹6,445,044, generating ₹2,076,083 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 ₹6,445,044 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹3,202,989 in today's money.

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