SIP of ₹3,000 per Month for 8 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹3,000 monthly over a 8-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹288,000
96 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹196,580
68.3% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹484,580
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹475,632
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹288,000 +₹90,471 ₹378,471
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹288,000 +₹100,541 ₹388,541
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹288,000 +₹116,283 ₹404,283
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹288,000 +₹154,198 ₹442,198
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹288,000 +₹196,580 ₹484,580
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹288,000 +₹269,810 ₹557,810

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹3,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 8 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹3,000 for 8 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹484,580 against an invested principal of ₹288,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹196,580.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹3,000 SIP after 8 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 ₹8,947, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹475,632.

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 ₹378,471. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹484,580, generating ₹106,109 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 8 years, the purchasing power of your ₹484,580 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹304,031 in today's money.

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