SIP of ₹20,000 per Month for 4 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹20,000 monthly over a 4-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹960,000
48 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹276,697
28.8% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹1,236,697
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹1,217,735
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹960,000 +₹138,919 ₹1,098,919
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹960,000 +₹152,986 ₹1,112,986
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹960,000 +₹174,512 ₹1,134,512
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹960,000 +₹224,237 ₹1,184,237
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹960,000 +₹276,697 ₹1,236,697
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹960,000 +₹360,875 ₹1,320,875

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹20,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 4 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹20,000 for 4 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹1,236,697 against an invested principal of ₹960,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹276,697.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹20,000 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 ₹18,962, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹1,217,735.

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 ₹1,098,919. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹1,236,697, generating ₹137,778 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 ₹1,236,697 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹979,580 in today's money.

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