SIP of ₹3,000 per Month for 4 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹3,000 monthly over a 4-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹144,000
48 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹41,504
28.8% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹185,504
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹185,504
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹144,000 +₹20,838 ₹164,838
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹144,000 +₹22,948 ₹166,948
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹144,000 +₹26,177 ₹170,177
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹144,000 +₹33,636 ₹177,636
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹144,000 +₹41,504 ₹185,504
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹144,000 +₹54,131 ₹198,131

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹3,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 4 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹3,000 for 4 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹185,504 against an invested principal of ₹144,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹41,504.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹3,000 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 ₹0, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹185,504.

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 ₹164,838. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹185,504, generating ₹20,667 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 ₹185,504 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹146,937 in today's money.

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