SIP of ₹2,500 per Month for 18 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹2,500 monthly over a 18-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹540,000
216 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹1,373,598
254.4% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹1,913,598
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹1,757,523
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹540,000 +₹486,377 ₹1,026,377
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹540,000 +₹554,874 ₹1,094,874
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹540,000 +₹668,217 ₹1,208,217
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹540,000 +₹973,920 ₹1,513,920
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹540,000 +₹1,373,598 ₹1,913,598
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹540,000 +₹2,220,638 ₹2,760,638

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

TimelineInvested PrincipalGrowth / GainsTotal Corpus Value
Year 1 ₹30,000 +₹2,023 ₹32,023
Year 2 ₹60,000 +₹8,108 ₹68,108
Year 3 ₹90,000 +₹18,769 ₹108,769
Year 4 ₹120,000 +₹34,587 ₹154,587
Year 5 ₹150,000 +₹56,216 ₹206,216
Year 6 ₹180,000 +₹84,393 ₹264,393
Year 7 ₹210,000 +₹119,947 ₹329,947
Year 8 ₹240,000 +₹163,816 ₹403,816
Year 9 ₹270,000 +₹217,054 ₹487,054
Year 10 ₹300,000 +₹280,848 ₹580,848
Year 11 ₹330,000 +₹356,537 ₹686,537
Year 12 ₹360,000 +₹445,630 ₹805,630
Year 13 ₹390,000 +₹549,828 ₹939,828
Year 14 ₹420,000 +₹671,045 ₹1,091,045
Year 15 ₹450,000 +₹811,440 ₹1,261,440
Year 16 ₹480,000 +₹973,445 ₹1,453,445
Year 17 ₹510,000 +₹1,159,802 ₹1,669,802
Year 18 ₹540,000 +₹1,373,598 ₹1,913,598

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹2,500 invested monthly in SIP become after 18 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹2,500 for 18 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹1,913,598 against an invested principal of ₹540,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹1,373,598.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹2,500 SIP after 18 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 ₹156,075, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹1,757,523.

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 ₹1,026,377. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹1,913,598, generating ₹887,221 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 18 years, the purchasing power of your ₹1,913,598 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹670,417 in today's money.

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