SIP of ₹20,000 per Month for 3 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹20,000 monthly over a 3-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹720,000
36 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹150,153
20.9% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹870,153
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹867,009
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹720,000 +₹76,927 ₹796,927
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹720,000 +₹84,535 ₹804,535
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹720,000 +₹96,116 ₹816,116
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹720,000 +₹122,600 ₹842,600
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹720,000 +₹150,153 ₹870,153
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹720,000 +₹193,589 ₹913,589

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹20,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 3 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹20,000 for 3 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹870,153 against an invested principal of ₹720,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹150,153.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹20,000 SIP after 3 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 ₹3,144, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹867,009.

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 ₹796,927. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹870,153, generating ₹73,226 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 3 years, the purchasing power of your ₹870,153 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹730,597 in today's money.

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