SIP of ₹20,000 per Month for 15 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹20,000 monthly over a 15-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹3,600,000
180 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹6,491,520
180.3% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹10,091,520
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹9,295,705
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹3,600,000 +₹2,503,779 ₹6,103,779
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹3,600,000 +₹2,832,482 ₹6,432,482
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹3,600,000 +₹3,366,903 ₹6,966,903
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹3,600,000 +₹4,758,485 ₹8,358,485
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹3,600,000 +₹6,491,520 ₹10,091,520
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹3,600,000 +₹9,937,262 ₹13,537,262

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
Year 13 ₹3,120,000 +₹4,398,623 ₹7,518,623
Year 14 ₹3,360,000 +₹5,368,359 ₹8,728,359
Year 15 ₹3,600,000 +₹6,491,520 ₹10,091,520

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹20,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 15 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹20,000 for 15 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹10,091,520 against an invested principal of ₹3,600,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹6,491,520.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹20,000 SIP after 15 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 ₹795,815, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹9,295,705.

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 ₹6,103,779. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹10,091,520, generating ₹3,987,741 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 15 years, the purchasing power of your ₹10,091,520 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹4,210,839 in today's money.

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