SIP of ₹3,000 per Month for 20 Years

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

Total Principal Invested
₹720,000
240 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹2,277,444
316.3% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹2,997,444
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹2,728,388
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹720,000 +₹759,232 ₹1,479,232
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹720,000 +₹871,253 ₹1,591,253
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹720,000 +₹1,058,842 ₹1,778,842
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹720,000 +₹1,577,091 ₹2,297,091
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹720,000 +₹2,277,444 ₹2,997,444
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹720,000 +₹3,827,865 ₹4,547,865

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

TimelineInvested PrincipalGrowth / GainsTotal Corpus Value
Year 1 ₹36,000 +₹2,428 ₹38,428
Year 2 ₹72,000 +₹9,730 ₹81,730
Year 3 ₹108,000 +₹22,523 ₹130,523
Year 4 ₹144,000 +₹41,504 ₹185,504
Year 5 ₹180,000 +₹67,459 ₹247,459
Year 6 ₹216,000 +₹101,271 ₹317,271
Year 7 ₹252,000 +₹143,937 ₹395,937
Year 8 ₹288,000 +₹196,580 ₹484,580
Year 9 ₹324,000 +₹260,465 ₹584,465
Year 10 ₹360,000 +₹337,017 ₹697,017
Year 11 ₹396,000 +₹427,844 ₹823,844
Year 12 ₹432,000 +₹534,757 ₹966,757
Year 13 ₹468,000 +₹659,793 ₹1,127,793
Year 14 ₹504,000 +₹805,254 ₹1,309,254
Year 15 ₹540,000 +₹973,728 ₹1,513,728
Year 16 ₹576,000 +₹1,168,135 ₹1,744,135
Year 17 ₹612,000 +₹1,391,762 ₹2,003,762
Year 18 ₹648,000 +₹1,648,318 ₹2,296,318
Year 19 ₹684,000 +₹1,941,976 ₹2,625,976
Year 20 ₹720,000 +₹2,277,444 ₹2,997,444

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹3,000 for 20 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹2,997,444 against an invested principal of ₹720,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹2,277,444.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹3,000 SIP after 20 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 ₹269,055, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹2,728,388.

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 ₹1,479,232. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹2,997,444, generating ₹1,518,212 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 20 years, the purchasing power of your ₹2,997,444 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹934,617 in today's money.

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